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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.35, 2,652.39 and 946.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.35, 2,652.39 and 946.32 is: 1,420.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.35 : 2,652.39 = 946.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.35/2,652.39 = 946.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.35x = 2,652.39 × 946.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.35x = 2,510,009.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,510,009.70/1,767.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.21

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