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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.76, 2,653.41 and 844.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.76, 2,653.41 and 844.28 is: 1,266.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.76 : 2,653.41 = 844.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.76/2,653.41 = 844.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.76x = 2,653.41 × 844.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.76x = 2,240,220.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,220.99/1,768.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.55

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