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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.21, 2,651.55 and 843.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.21, 2,651.55 and 843.42 is: 1,265.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.21 : 2,651.55 = 843.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.21/2,651.55 = 843.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.21x = 2,651.55 × 843.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.21x = 2,236,370.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,236,370.30/1,767.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.48

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