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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,609.59, 2,414.08 and 787.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,609.59, 2,414.08 and 787.35 is: 1,180.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,609.59 : 2,414.08 = 787.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,609.59/2,414.08 = 787.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,609.59x = 2,414.08 × 787.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,609.59x = 1,900,721.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,900,721.95/1,609.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.87

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