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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,765.76, 2,649.04 and 943.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,765.76, 2,649.04 and 943.60 is: 1,415.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,765.76 : 2,649.04 = 943.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,765.76/2,649.04 = 943.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,765.76x = 2,649.04 × 943.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,765.76x = 2,499,634.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,499,634.14/1,765.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.61

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