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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.59, 2,652.35 and 843.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.59, 2,652.35 and 843.66 is: 1,265.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.59 : 2,652.35 = 843.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.59/2,652.35 = 843.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.59x = 2,652.35 × 843.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.59x = 2,237,677.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,237,677.38/1,768.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.23

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