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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,763.91, 2,644.20 and 838.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,763.91, 2,644.20 and 838.89 is: 1,257.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,763.91 : 2,644.20 = 838.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,763.91/2,644.20 = 838.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,763.91x = 2,644.20 × 838.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,763.91x = 2,218,192.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,218,192.94/1,763.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.54

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