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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,760.84, 2,642.40 and 837.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,760.84, 2,642.40 and 837.44 is: 1,256.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,760.84 : 2,642.40 = 837.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,760.84/2,642.40 = 837.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,760.84x = 2,642.40 × 837.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,760.84x = 2,212,845.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,212,845.80/1,760.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.70

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