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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.02, 2,652.80 and 843.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.02, 2,652.80 and 843.59 is: 1,265.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.02 : 2,652.80 = 843.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.02/2,652.80 = 843.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.02x = 2,652.80 × 843.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.02x = 2,237,858.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,237,858.07/1,768.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.74

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