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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.64, 2,651.60 and 889.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.64, 2,651.60 and 889.69 is: 1,334.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.64 : 2,651.60 = 889.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.64/2,651.60 = 889.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.64x = 2,651.60 × 889.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.64x = 2,359,102.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,359,102.00/1,767.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.61

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