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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.38, 2,438.60 and 1,200.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.38, 2,438.60 and 1,200.44 is: 1,656.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.38 : 2,438.60 = 1,200.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.38/2,438.60 = 1,200.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.38x = 2,438.60 × 1,200.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.38x = 2,927,392.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,927,392.98/1,767.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.35

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