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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,712.37, 2,566.97 and 788.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,712.37, 2,566.97 and 788.67 is: 1,182.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,712.37 : 2,566.97 = 788.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,712.37/2,566.97 = 788.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,712.37x = 2,566.97 × 788.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,712.37x = 2,024,488.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,488.29/1,712.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.27

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