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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.75, 2,651.62 and 793.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.75, 2,651.62 and 793.59 is: 1,190.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.75 : 2,651.62 = 793.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.75/2,651.62 = 793.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.75x = 2,651.62 × 793.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.75x = 2,104,299.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,104,299.12/1,767.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.38

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