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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.04, 2,650.32 and 792.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.04, 2,650.32 and 792.88 is: 1,189.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.04 : 2,650.32 = 792.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.04/2,650.32 = 792.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.04x = 2,650.32 × 792.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.04x = 2,101,385.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101,385.72/1,767.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.21

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