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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,515.68, 2,274.06 and 785.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,515.68, 2,274.06 and 785.74 is: 1,178.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,515.68 : 2,274.06 = 785.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,515.68/2,274.06 = 785.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,515.68x = 2,274.06 × 785.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,515.68x = 1,786,819.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,819.90/1,515.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.89

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