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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,766.48, 2,647.68 and 931.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,766.48, 2,647.68 and 931.28 is: 1,395.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,766.48 : 2,647.68 = 931.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,766.48/2,647.68 = 931.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,766.48x = 2,647.68 × 931.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,766.48x = 2,465,731.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,465,731.43/1,766.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.84

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