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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.40, 2,651.82 and 793.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.40, 2,651.82 and 793.32 is: 1,190.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.40 : 2,651.82 = 793.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.40/2,651.82 = 793.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.40x = 2,651.82 × 793.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.40x = 2,103,741.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,103,741.84/1,767.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.30

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