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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.43, 2,651.45 and 794.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.43, 2,651.45 and 794.21 is: 1,191.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.43 : 2,651.45 = 794.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.43/2,651.45 = 794.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.43x = 2,651.45 × 794.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.43x = 2,105,810.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105,810.76/1,767.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.46

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