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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.38, 2,647.62 and 841.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.38, 2,647.62 and 841.67 is: 1,260.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.38 : 2,647.62 = 841.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.38/2,647.62 = 841.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.38x = 2,647.62 × 841.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.38x = 2,228,409.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,228,409.09/1,767.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.86

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