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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.97, 2,410.27 and 785.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.97, 2,410.27 and 785.11 is: 1,176.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.97 : 2,410.27 = 785.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.97/2,410.27 = 785.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.97x = 2,410.27 × 785.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.97x = 1,892,327.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,892,327.08/1,607.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.84

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