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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.48, 2,651.91 and 792.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.48, 2,651.91 and 792.90 is: 1,189.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.48 : 2,651.91 = 792.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.48/2,651.91 = 792.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.48x = 2,651.91 × 792.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.48x = 2,102,699.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102,699.44/1,767.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.66

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