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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,763.97, 2,645.31 and 790.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,763.97, 2,645.31 and 790.74 is: 1,185.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,763.97 : 2,645.31 = 790.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,763.97/2,645.31 = 790.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,763.97x = 2,645.31 × 790.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,763.97x = 2,091,752.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,091,752.43/1,763.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.82

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