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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,766.95, 2,648.76 and 842.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,766.95, 2,648.76 and 842.02 is: 1,262.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,766.95 : 2,648.76 = 842.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,766.95/2,648.76 = 842.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,766.95x = 2,648.76 × 842.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,766.95x = 2,230,308.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230,308.90/1,766.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.24

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