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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,787.68, 2,466.93 and 1,041.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,787.68, 2,466.93 and 1,041.69 is: 1,437.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,787.68 : 2,466.93 = 1,041.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,787.68/2,466.93 = 1,041.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,787.68x = 2,466.93 × 1,041.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,787.68x = 2,569,789.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,569,789.47/1,787.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.50

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