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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,788.72, 2,679.39 and 1,327.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,788.72, 2,679.39 and 1,327.02 is: 1,987.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,788.72 : 2,679.39 = 1,327.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,788.72/2,679.39 = 1,327.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,788.72x = 2,679.39 × 1,327.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,788.72x = 3,555,604.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,555,604.12/1,788.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,987.79

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