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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,766.64, 2,650.60 and 854

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,766.64, 2,650.60 and 854 is: 1,281.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,766.64 : 2,650.60 = 854 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,766.64/2,650.60 = 854/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,766.64x = 2,650.60 × 854
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,766.64x = 2,263,612.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,263,612.40/1,766.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.31

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