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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,760.11, 2,640.68 and 785.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,760.11, 2,640.68 and 785.99 is: 1,179.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,760.11 : 2,640.68 = 785.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,760.11/2,640.68 = 785.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,760.11x = 2,640.68 × 785.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,760.11x = 2,075,543.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075,543.26/1,760.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.21

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