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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.42, 2,649.40 and 842.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.42, 2,649.40 and 842.73 is: 1,263.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.42 : 2,649.40 = 842.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.42/2,649.40 = 842.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.42x = 2,649.40 × 842.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.42x = 2,232,728.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,232,728.86/1,767.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.27

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