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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,788, 2,683.04 and 747.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,788, 2,683.04 and 747.84 is: 1,122.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,788 : 2,683.04 = 747.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,788/2,683.04 = 747.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,788x = 2,683.04 × 747.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,788x = 2,006,484.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,006,484.63/1,788
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.19

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