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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,762.63, 2,644.85 and 896.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,762.63, 2,644.85 and 896.94 is: 1,345.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,762.63 : 2,644.85 = 896.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,762.63/2,644.85 = 896.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,762.63x = 2,644.85 × 896.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,762.63x = 2,372,271.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,372,271.76/1,762.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.87

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