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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.48, 2,955.60 and 785.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971.48, 2,955.60 and 785.64 is: 1,177.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971.48 : 2,955.60 = 785.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971.48/2,955.60 = 785.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971.48x = 2,955.60 × 785.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971.48x = 2,322,037.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,322,037.58/1,971.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.81

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