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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.15, 2,649.51 and 841.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.15, 2,649.51 and 841.32 is: 1,261.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.15 : 2,649.51 = 841.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.15/2,649.51 = 841.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.15x = 2,649.51 × 841.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.15x = 2,229,085.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,229,085.75/1,767.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.40

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