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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,766.51, 2,649.75 and 840.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,766.51, 2,649.75 and 840.98 is: 1,261.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,766.51 : 2,649.75 = 840.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,766.51/2,649.75 = 840.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,766.51x = 2,649.75 × 840.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,766.51x = 2,228,386.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,228,386.76/1,766.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.46

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