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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.60, 2,642.40 and 789.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.60, 2,642.40 and 789.60 is: 1,184.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.60 : 2,642.40 = 789.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.60/2,642.40 = 789.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.60x = 2,642.40 × 789.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.60x = 2,086,439.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,086,439.04/1,761.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.40

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