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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.36, 1,760.64 and 784.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.36, 1,760.64 and 784.64 is: 1,175.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.36 : 1,760.64 = 784.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.36/1,760.64 = 784.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.36x = 1,760.64 × 784.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.36x = 1,381,468.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,468.57/1,175.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.36

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