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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,763.52, 2,646.49 and 790.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,763.52, 2,646.49 and 790.71 is: 1,186.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,763.52 : 2,646.49 = 790.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,763.52/2,646.49 = 790.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,763.52x = 2,646.49 × 790.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,763.52x = 2,092,590.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,092,590.90/1,763.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.60

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