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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,709.48, 2,561.13 and 785.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,709.48, 2,561.13 and 785.81 is: 1,177.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,709.48 : 2,561.13 = 785.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,709.48/2,561.13 = 785.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,709.48x = 2,561.13 × 785.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,709.48x = 2,012,561.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012,561.57/1,709.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.29

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