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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.48, 2,565.44 and 786

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.48, 2,565.44 and 786 is: 1,178.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.48 : 2,565.44 = 786 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.48/2,565.44 = 786/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.48x = 2,565.44 × 786
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.48x = 2,016,435.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,016,435.84/1,710.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.87

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