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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,765.23, 2,647.83 and 431.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,765.23, 2,647.83 and 431.03 is: 646.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,765.23 : 2,647.83 = 431.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,765.23/2,647.83 = 431.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,765.23x = 2,647.83 × 431.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,765.23x = 1,141,294.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,294.16/1,765.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.54

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