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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,764.86, 2,647.33 and 840.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,764.86, 2,647.33 and 840.51 is: 1,260.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,764.86 : 2,647.33 = 840.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,764.86/2,647.33 = 840.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,764.86x = 2,647.33 × 840.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,764.86x = 2,225,105.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225,105.24/1,764.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.79

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