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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,769.64, 2,652.51 and 843.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,769.64, 2,652.51 and 843.81 is: 1,264.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,769.64 : 2,652.51 = 843.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,769.64/2,652.51 = 843.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,769.64x = 2,652.51 × 843.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,769.64x = 2,238,207.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,207.68/1,769.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.78

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