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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.62, 2,642.80 and 838.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.62, 2,642.80 and 838.22 is: 1,257.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.62 : 2,642.80 = 838.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.62/2,642.80 = 838.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.62x = 2,642.80 × 838.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.62x = 2,215,247.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,215,247.82/1,761.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.51

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