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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,764.79, 2,648.89 and 943.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,764.79, 2,648.89 and 943.63 is: 1,416.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,764.79 : 2,648.89 = 943.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,764.79/2,648.89 = 943.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,764.79x = 2,648.89 × 943.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,764.79x = 2,499,572.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,499,572.07/1,764.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.36

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