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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,787.99, 2,681.19 and 1,048.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,787.99, 2,681.19 and 1,048.32 is: 1,572.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,787.99 : 2,681.19 = 1,048.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,787.99/2,681.19 = 1,048.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,787.99x = 2,681.19 × 1,048.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,787.99x = 2,810,745.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,810,745.10/1,787.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.02

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