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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.80, 2,411.34 and 785.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.80, 2,411.34 and 785.56 is: 1,178.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.80 : 2,411.34 = 785.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.80/2,411.34 = 785.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.80x = 2,411.34 × 785.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.80x = 1,894,252.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,894,252.25/1,607.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.16

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