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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,760, 2,639.36 and 785.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,760, 2,639.36 and 785.60 is: 1,178.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,760 : 2,639.36 = 785.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,760/2,639.36 = 785.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,760x = 2,639.36 × 785.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,760x = 2,073,481.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,073,481.22/1,760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.11

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