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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,765.22, 2,647.98 and 791.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,765.22, 2,647.98 and 791.42 is: 1,187.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,765.22 : 2,647.98 = 791.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,765.22/2,647.98 = 791.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,765.22x = 2,647.98 × 791.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,765.22x = 2,095,664.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,095,664.33/1,765.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.20

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