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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,769.23, 2,649.80 and 845.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,769.23, 2,649.80 and 845.44 is: 1,266.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,769.23 : 2,649.80 = 845.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,769.23/2,649.80 = 845.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,769.23x = 2,649.80 × 845.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,769.23x = 2,240,246.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,246.91/1,769.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.23

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