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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,517.74, 2,276.30 and 786.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,517.74, 2,276.30 and 786.92 is: 1,180.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,517.74 : 2,276.30 = 786.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,517.74/2,276.30 = 786.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,517.74x = 2,276.30 × 786.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,517.74x = 1,791,256.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,256.58/1,517.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.22

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