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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.89, 2,651.79 and 844.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.89, 2,651.79 and 844.10 is: 1,266.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.89 : 2,651.79 = 844.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.89/2,651.79 = 844.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.89x = 2,651.79 × 844.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.89x = 2,238,375.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,375.94/1,767.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.13

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