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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,709.92, 2,564.94 and 844

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,709.92, 2,564.94 and 844 is: 1,266.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,709.92 : 2,564.94 = 844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,709.92/2,564.94 = 844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,709.92x = 2,564.94 × 844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,709.92x = 2,164,809.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,164,809.36/1,709.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.03

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