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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,789.88, 2,681.64 and 747.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,789.88, 2,681.64 and 747.59 is: 1,120.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,789.88 : 2,681.64 = 747.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,789.88/2,681.64 = 747.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,789.88x = 2,681.64 × 747.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,789.88x = 2,004,766.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,766.70/1,789.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.06

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