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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.17, 2,651.30 and 843.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.17, 2,651.30 and 843.94 is: 1,265.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.17 : 2,651.30 = 843.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.17/2,651.30 = 843.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.17x = 2,651.30 × 843.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.17x = 2,237,520.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,237,520.65/1,768.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.44

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