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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.17, 2,649.02 and 842.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.17, 2,649.02 and 842.48 is: 1,262.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.17 : 2,649.02 = 842.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.17/2,649.02 = 842.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.17x = 2,649.02 × 842.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.17x = 2,231,746.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,746.37/1,767.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.89

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