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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,764.93, 2,648.09 and 840.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,764.93, 2,648.09 and 840.90 is: 1,261.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,764.93 : 2,648.09 = 840.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,764.93/2,648.09 = 840.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,764.93x = 2,648.09 × 840.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,764.93x = 2,226,778.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,226,778.88/1,764.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.68

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