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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.44, 2,638.74 and 785

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.44, 2,638.74 and 785 is: 1,177.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.44 : 2,638.74 = 785 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.44/2,638.74 = 785/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.44x = 2,638.74 × 785
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.44x = 2,071,410.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,071,410.90/1,759.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.31

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