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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.74, 2,494.19 and 785.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.74, 2,494.19 and 785.80 is: 1,178.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.74 : 2,494.19 = 785.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.74/2,494.19 = 785.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.74x = 2,494.19 × 785.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.74x = 1,959,939.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,939.58/1,663.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.03

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