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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,787.84, 2,466.79 and 1,041.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,787.84, 2,466.79 and 1,041.34 is: 1,436.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,787.84 : 2,466.79 = 1,041.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,787.84/2,466.79 = 1,041.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,787.84x = 2,466.79 × 1,041.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,787.84x = 2,568,767.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,568,767.10/1,787.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.80

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