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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,763.98, 2,644.45 and 839.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,763.98, 2,644.45 and 839.09 is: 1,257.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,763.98 : 2,644.45 = 839.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,763.98/2,644.45 = 839.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,763.98x = 2,644.45 × 839.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,763.98x = 2,218,936.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,218,936.06/1,763.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.92

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