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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,787.94, 2,467.52 and 1,002.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,787.94, 2,467.52 and 1,002.24 is: 1,383.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,787.94 : 2,467.52 = 1,002.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,787.94/2,467.52 = 1,002.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,787.94x = 2,467.52 × 1,002.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,787.94x = 2,473,047.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,473,047.24/1,787.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.18

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