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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,684.92, 2,525.46 and 771

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,684.92, 2,525.46 and 771 is: 1,155.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,684.92 : 2,525.46 = 771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,684.92/2,525.46 = 771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,684.92x = 2,525.46 × 771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,684.92x = 1,947,129.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,129.66/1,684.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.62

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