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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.63, 2,651.45 and 793.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.63, 2,651.45 and 793.05 is: 1,189.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.63 : 2,651.45 = 793.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.63/2,651.45 = 793.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.63x = 2,651.45 × 793.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.63x = 2,102,728.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102,728.46/1,767.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.58

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