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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.76, 2,477.30 and 785.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.76, 2,477.30 and 785.25 is: 1,177.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.76 : 2,477.30 = 785.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.76/2,477.30 = 785.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.76x = 2,477.30 × 785.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.76x = 1,945,295.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,945,295.90/1,652.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.00

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