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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.62, 2,651.55 and 901.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.62, 2,651.55 and 901.70 is: 1,352.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.62 : 2,651.55 = 901.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.62/2,651.55 = 901.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.62x = 2,651.55 × 901.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.62x = 2,390,902.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390,902.64/1,767.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.61

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