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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,760.64, 2,641.68 and 786.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,760.64, 2,641.68 and 786.48 is: 1,180.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,760.64 : 2,641.68 = 786.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,760.64/2,641.68 = 786.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,760.64x = 2,641.68 × 786.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,760.64x = 2,077,628.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,077,628.49/1,760.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.04

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