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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,766.92, 2,649.74 and 842.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,766.92, 2,649.74 and 842.44 is: 1,263.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,766.92 : 2,649.74 = 842.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,766.92/2,649.74 = 842.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,766.92x = 2,649.74 × 842.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,766.92x = 2,232,246.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,232,246.97/1,766.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.35

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