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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,785.25, 2,678.96 and 759.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,785.25, 2,678.96 and 759.25 is: 1,139.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,785.25 : 2,678.96 = 759.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,785.25/2,678.96 = 759.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,785.25x = 2,678.96 × 759.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,785.25x = 2,034,000.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,000.38/1,785.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.34

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