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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,608.96, 2,412.52 and 786.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,608.96, 2,412.52 and 786.20 is: 1,178.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,608.96 : 2,412.52 = 786.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,608.96/2,412.52 = 786.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,608.96x = 2,412.52 × 786.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,608.96x = 1,896,723.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,896,723.22/1,608.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.85

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