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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,785.31, 2,677.96 and 797.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,785.31, 2,677.96 and 797.87 is: 1,196.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,785.31 : 2,677.96 = 797.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,785.31/2,677.96 = 797.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,785.31x = 2,677.96 × 797.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,785.31x = 2,136,663.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,136,663.95/1,785.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.80

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