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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,603.97, 2,406.34 and 782.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,603.97, 2,406.34 and 782.06 is: 1,173.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,603.97 : 2,406.34 = 782.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,603.97/2,406.34 = 782.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,603.97x = 2,406.34 × 782.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,603.97x = 1,881,902.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,881,902.26/1,603.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.28

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