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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,764.80, 2,651.28 and 1,108.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,764.80, 2,651.28 and 1,108.72 is: 1,665.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,764.80 : 2,651.28 = 1,108.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,764.80/2,651.28 = 1,108.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,764.80x = 2,651.28 × 1,108.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,764.80x = 2,939,527.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,939,527.16/1,764.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.64

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