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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,763.77, 2,646.86 and 790.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,763.77, 2,646.86 and 790.96 is: 1,186.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,763.77 : 2,646.86 = 790.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,763.77/2,646.86 = 790.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,763.77x = 2,646.86 × 790.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,763.77x = 2,093,549.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,093,549.13/1,763.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.98

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