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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,766.88, 2,648.43 and 791.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,766.88, 2,648.43 and 791.64 is: 1,186.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,766.88 : 2,648.43 = 791.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,766.88/2,648.43 = 791.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,766.88x = 2,648.43 × 791.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,766.88x = 2,096,603.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,096,603.13/1,766.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.61

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