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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.43, 2,641.74 and 787

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.43, 2,641.74 and 787 is: 1,180.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.43 : 2,641.74 = 787 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.43/2,641.74 = 787/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.43x = 2,641.74 × 787
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.43x = 2,079,049.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,079,049.38/1,761.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.32

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