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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.86, 2,480.54 and 787.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.86, 2,480.54 and 787.78 is: 1,182.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.86 : 2,480.54 = 787.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.86/2,480.54 = 787.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.86x = 2,480.54 × 787.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.86x = 1,954,119.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954,119.80/1,652.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.27

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