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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.67, 2,651.23 and 987.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.67, 2,651.23 and 987.19 is: 1,480.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.67 : 2,651.23 = 987.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.67/2,651.23 = 987.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.67x = 2,651.23 × 987.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.67x = 2,617,258.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,617,258.65/1,767.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.63

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