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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.97, 2,650.26 and 843.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.97, 2,650.26 and 843.28 is: 1,264.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.97 : 2,650.26 = 843.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.97/2,650.26 = 843.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.97x = 2,650.26 × 843.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.97x = 2,234,911.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,234,911.25/1,767.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.11

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