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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,765.59, 2,649.08 and 791.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,765.59, 2,649.08 and 791.47 is: 1,187.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,765.59 : 2,649.08 = 791.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,765.59/2,649.08 = 791.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,765.59x = 2,649.08 × 791.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,765.59x = 2,096,667.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,096,667.35/1,765.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.52

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