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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.98, 2,649.67 and 726.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.98, 2,649.67 and 726.80 is: 1,089.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.98 : 2,649.67 = 726.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.98/2,649.67 = 726.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.98x = 2,649.67 × 726.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.98x = 1,925,765.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925,765.09/1,767.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.24

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