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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,760.60, 2,641.72 and 786.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,760.60, 2,641.72 and 786.60 is: 1,180.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,760.60 : 2,641.72 = 786.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,760.60/2,641.72 = 786.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,760.60x = 2,641.72 × 786.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,760.60x = 2,077,976.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,077,976.95/1,760.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.27

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