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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,760.60, 2,638.78 and 787.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,760.60, 2,638.78 and 787.39 is: 1,180.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,760.60 : 2,638.78 = 787.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,760.60/2,638.78 = 787.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,760.60x = 2,638.78 × 787.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,760.60x = 2,077,740.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,077,740.42/1,760.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.13

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