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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,764.87, 2,647.44 and 1,119.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,764.87, 2,647.44 and 1,119.84 is: 1,679.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,764.87 : 2,647.44 = 1,119.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,764.87/2,647.44 = 1,119.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,764.87x = 2,647.44 × 1,119.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,764.87x = 2,964,709.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,964,709.21/1,764.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.85

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