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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,766.54, 2,648.86 and 842.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,766.54, 2,648.86 and 842.33 is: 1,263.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,766.54 : 2,648.86 = 842.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,766.54/2,648.86 = 842.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,766.54x = 2,648.86 × 842.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,766.54x = 2,231,218.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,218.76/1,766.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.04

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