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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.24, 2,638.86 and 785.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.24, 2,638.86 and 785.08 is: 1,177.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.24 : 2,638.86 = 785.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.24/2,638.86 = 785.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.24x = 2,638.86 × 785.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.24x = 2,071,716.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,071,716.21/1,759.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.62

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