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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,788.77, 2,681.32 and 1,095

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,788.77, 2,681.32 and 1,095 is: 1,641.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,788.77 : 2,681.32 = 1,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,788.77/2,681.32 = 1,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,788.77x = 2,681.32 × 1,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,788.77x = 2,936,045.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,936,045.40/1,788.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.38

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