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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,766.93, 2,651.09 and 842.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,766.93, 2,651.09 and 842.90 is: 1,264.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,766.93 : 2,651.09 = 842.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,766.93/2,651.09 = 842.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,766.93x = 2,651.09 × 842.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,766.93x = 2,234,586.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,234,586.29/1,766.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.68

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