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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,709.86, 2,566.23 and 845.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,709.86, 2,566.23 and 845.14 is: 1,268.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,709.86 : 2,566.23 = 845.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,709.86/2,566.23 = 845.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,709.86x = 2,566.23 × 845.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,709.86x = 2,168,823.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168,823.62/1,709.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.42

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