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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.70, 2,467.59 and 767.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.70, 2,467.59 and 767.62 is: 1,151.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.70 : 2,467.59 = 767.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.70/2,467.59 = 767.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.70x = 2,467.59 × 767.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.70x = 1,894,171.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,894,171.44/1,644.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.68

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