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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.87, 2,407.26 and 783.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.87, 2,407.26 and 783.69 is: 1,174.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.87 : 2,407.26 = 783.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.87/2,407.26 = 783.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.87x = 2,407.26 × 783.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.87x = 1,886,545.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,886,545.59/1,605.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.78

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