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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761, 2,640.86 and 786.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761, 2,640.86 and 786.60 is: 1,179.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761 : 2,640.86 = 786.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761/2,640.86 = 786.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761x = 2,640.86 × 786.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761x = 2,077,300.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,077,300.48/1,761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.61

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