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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.42, 2,650.90 and 843.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.42, 2,650.90 and 843.73 is: 1,264.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.42 : 2,650.90 = 843.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.42/2,650.90 = 843.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.42x = 2,650.90 × 843.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.42x = 2,236,643.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,236,643.86/1,768.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.77

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