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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.31, 2,651.98 and 946.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.31, 2,651.98 and 946.04 is: 1,419.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.31 : 2,651.98 = 946.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.31/2,651.98 = 946.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.31x = 2,651.98 × 946.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.31x = 2,508,877.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,508,877.03/1,767.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.60

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