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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,766.17, 2,647.53 and 841.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,766.17, 2,647.53 and 841.48 is: 1,261.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,766.17 : 2,647.53 = 841.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,766.17/2,647.53 = 841.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,766.17x = 2,647.53 × 841.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,766.17x = 2,227,826.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,227,826.10/1,766.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.39

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