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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,762.93, 2,644.76 and 886.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,762.93, 2,644.76 and 886.02 is: 1,329.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,762.93 : 2,644.76 = 886.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,762.93/2,644.76 = 886.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,762.93x = 2,644.76 × 886.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,762.93x = 2,343,310.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,343,310.26/1,762.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.21

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