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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.86, 2,409.45 and 785.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.86, 2,409.45 and 785.20 is: 1,176.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.86 : 2,409.45 = 785.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.86/2,409.45 = 785.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.86x = 2,409.45 × 785.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.86x = 1,891,900.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,891,900.14/1,607.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.66

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