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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,766.91, 2,647.67 and 901.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,766.91, 2,647.67 and 901.83 is: 1,351.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,766.91 : 2,647.67 = 901.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,766.91/2,647.67 = 901.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,766.91x = 2,647.67 × 901.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,766.91x = 2,387,743.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,387,743.73/1,766.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.37

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