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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,765.71, 2,646.77 and 1,150.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,765.71, 2,646.77 and 1,150.65 is: 1,724.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,765.71 : 2,646.77 = 1,150.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,765.71/2,646.77 = 1,150.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,765.71x = 2,646.77 × 1,150.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,765.71x = 3,045,500.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,045,500.15/1,765.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.80

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