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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,763.62, 2,640.53 and 893.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,763.62, 2,640.53 and 893.66 is: 1,338.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,763.62 : 2,640.53 = 893.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,763.62/2,640.53 = 893.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,763.62x = 2,640.53 × 893.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,763.62x = 2,359,736.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,359,736.04/1,763.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.01

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