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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.99, 2,639.99 and 786.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.99, 2,639.99 and 786.77 is: 1,180.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.99 : 2,639.99 = 786.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.99/2,639.99 = 786.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.99x = 2,639.99 × 786.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.99x = 2,077,061.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,077,061.00/1,759.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.16

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