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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.91, 2,639.60 and 785.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.91, 2,639.60 and 785.84 is: 1,178.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.91 : 2,639.60 = 785.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.91/2,639.60 = 785.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.91x = 2,639.60 × 785.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.91x = 2,074,299.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,074,299.33/1,759.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.64

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