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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.39, 2,651.04 and 843.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.39, 2,651.04 and 843.60 is: 1,265.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.39 : 2,651.04 = 843.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.39/2,651.04 = 843.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.39x = 2,651.04 × 843.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.39x = 2,236,417.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,236,417.34/1,767.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.38

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