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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,763.71, 2,647.22 and 839.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,763.71, 2,647.22 and 839.90 is: 1,260.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,763.71 : 2,647.22 = 839.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,763.71/2,647.22 = 839.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,763.71x = 2,647.22 × 839.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,763.71x = 2,223,402.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,223,402.50/1,763.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.64

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