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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,765.61, 2,648.46 and 841.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,765.61, 2,648.46 and 841.26 is: 1,261.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,765.61 : 2,648.46 = 841.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,765.61/2,648.46 = 841.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,765.61x = 2,648.46 × 841.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,765.61x = 2,228,043.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,228,043.46/1,765.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.92

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