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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.41, 2,638.85 and 785.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.41, 2,638.85 and 785.34 is: 1,177.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.41 : 2,638.85 = 785.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.41/2,638.85 = 785.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.41x = 2,638.85 × 785.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.41x = 2,072,390.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,072,390.53/1,759.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.89

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