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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.60, 2,477.78 and 787

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.60, 2,477.78 and 787 is: 1,179.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.60 : 2,477.78 = 787 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.60/2,477.78 = 787/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.60x = 2,477.78 × 787
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.60x = 1,950,012.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,012.86/1,652.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.97

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