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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,763.63, 2,646.21 and 839.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,763.63, 2,646.21 and 839.18 is: 1,259.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,763.63 : 2,646.21 = 839.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,763.63/2,646.21 = 839.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,763.63x = 2,646.21 × 839.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,763.63x = 2,220,646.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220,646.51/1,763.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.13

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