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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,764.96, 2,438.82 and 1,266.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,764.96, 2,438.82 and 1,266.73 is: 1,750.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,764.96 : 2,438.82 = 1,266.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,764.96/2,438.82 = 1,266.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,764.96x = 2,438.82 × 1,266.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,764.96x = 3,089,320.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,089,320.36/1,764.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.36

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