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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,517.46, 2,275.03 and 786.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,517.46, 2,275.03 and 786.57 is: 1,179.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,517.46 : 2,275.03 = 786.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,517.46/2,275.03 = 786.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,517.46x = 2,275.03 × 786.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,517.46x = 1,789,470.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,470.35/1,517.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.25

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