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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,764.61, 2,647.73 and 899.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,764.61, 2,647.73 and 899.53 is: 1,349.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,764.61 : 2,647.73 = 899.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,764.61/2,647.73 = 899.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,764.61x = 2,647.73 × 899.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,764.61x = 2,381,708.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,381,708.20/1,764.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.71

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