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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,769.40, 2,654 and 845.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,769.40, 2,654 and 845.40 is: 1,268.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,769.40 : 2,654 = 845.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,769.40/2,654 = 845.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,769.40x = 2,654 × 845.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,769.40x = 2,243,691.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,243,691.60/1,769.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.05

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