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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,758.60, 2,638.71 and 784.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,758.60, 2,638.71 and 784.58 is: 1,177.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,758.60 : 2,638.71 = 784.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,758.60/2,638.71 = 784.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,758.60x = 2,638.71 × 784.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,758.60x = 2,070,265.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,070,265.90/1,758.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.22

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