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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,788.71, 2,468.63 and 1,125.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,788.71, 2,468.63 and 1,125.59 is: 1,553.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,788.71 : 2,468.63 = 1,125.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,788.71/2,468.63 = 1,125.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,788.71x = 2,468.63 × 1,125.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,788.71x = 2,778,655.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,655.71/1,788.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.45

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