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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.86, 2,651.55 and 844.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.86, 2,651.55 and 844.17 is: 1,265.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.86 : 2,651.55 = 844.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.86/2,651.55 = 844.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.86x = 2,651.55 × 844.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.86x = 2,238,358.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,358.96/1,768.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.42

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