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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.46, 2,651.79 and 843.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.46, 2,651.79 and 843.70 is: 1,265.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.46 : 2,651.79 = 843.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.46/2,651.79 = 843.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.46x = 2,651.79 × 843.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.46x = 2,237,315.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,237,315.22/1,767.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.84

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