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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.08, 2,638.92 and 785.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.08, 2,638.92 and 785.16 is: 1,177.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.08 : 2,638.92 = 785.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.08/2,638.92 = 785.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.08x = 2,638.92 × 785.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.08x = 2,071,974.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,071,974.43/1,759.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.87

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