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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.38, 2,493.60 and 784.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.38, 2,493.60 and 784.36 is: 1,177.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.38 : 2,493.60 = 784.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.38/2,493.60 = 784.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.38x = 2,493.60 × 784.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.38x = 1,955,880.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,880.10/1,661.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.26

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