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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,769.27, 2,654.67 and 844.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,769.27, 2,654.67 and 844.84 is: 1,267.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,769.27 : 2,654.67 = 844.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,769.27/2,654.67 = 844.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,769.27x = 2,654.67 × 844.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,769.27x = 2,242,771.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,242,771.40/1,769.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.63

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