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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,515.68, 2,274.06 and 785.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,515.68, 2,274.06 and 785.75 is: 1,178.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,515.68 : 2,274.06 = 785.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,515.68/2,274.06 = 785.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,515.68x = 2,274.06 × 785.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,515.68x = 1,786,842.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,842.65/1,515.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.90

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