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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.37, 2,651.18 and 901.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.37, 2,651.18 and 901.45 is: 1,352.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.37 : 2,651.18 = 901.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.37/2,651.18 = 901.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.37x = 2,651.18 × 901.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.37x = 2,389,901.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,389,901.70/1,767.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.24

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