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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.10, 2,653.49 and 891.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.10, 2,653.49 and 891.47 is: 1,337.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.10 : 2,653.49 = 891.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.10/2,653.49 = 891.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.10x = 2,653.49 × 891.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.10x = 2,365,515.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,365,515.59/1,768.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.89

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