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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,764.63, 2,646.94 and 839.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,764.63, 2,646.94 and 839.10 is: 1,258.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,764.63 : 2,646.94 = 839.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,764.63/2,646.94 = 839.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,764.63x = 2,646.94 × 839.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,764.63x = 2,221,045.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221,045.26/1,764.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.65

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