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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,763.49, 2,644.02 and 838.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,763.49, 2,644.02 and 838.59 is: 1,257.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,763.49 : 2,644.02 = 838.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,763.49/2,644.02 = 838.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,763.49x = 2,644.02 × 838.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,763.49x = 2,217,248.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,217,248.73/1,763.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.31

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