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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.47, 2,650.43 and 889.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.47, 2,650.43 and 889.42 is: 1,333.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.47 : 2,650.43 = 889.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.47/2,650.43 = 889.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.47x = 2,650.43 × 889.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.47x = 2,357,334.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,357,334.38/1,767.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.74

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