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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,765.15, 2,647.64 and 841.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,765.15, 2,647.64 and 841.34 is: 1,261.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,765.15 : 2,647.64 = 841.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,765.15/2,647.64 = 841.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,765.15x = 2,647.64 × 841.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,765.15x = 2,227,574.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,227,574.16/1,765.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.98

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