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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,760.73, 2,641.97 and 786.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,760.73, 2,641.97 and 786.57 is: 1,180.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,760.73 : 2,641.97 = 786.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,760.73/2,641.97 = 786.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,760.73x = 2,641.97 × 786.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,760.73x = 2,078,094.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,078,094.34/1,760.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.25

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