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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,766.26, 2,649.79 and 944.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,766.26, 2,649.79 and 944.10 is: 1,416.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,766.26 : 2,649.79 = 944.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,766.26/2,649.79 = 944.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,766.26x = 2,649.79 × 944.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,766.26x = 2,501,666.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,501,666.74/1,766.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.36

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