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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,765.61, 2,649.23 and 900.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,765.61, 2,649.23 and 900.53 is: 1,351.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,765.61 : 2,649.23 = 900.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,765.61/2,649.23 = 900.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,765.61x = 2,649.23 × 900.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,765.61x = 2,385,711.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,385,711.09/1,765.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.21

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