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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,769.55, 2,653.35 and 845.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,769.55, 2,653.35 and 845.34 is: 1,267.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,769.55 : 2,653.35 = 845.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,769.55/2,653.35 = 845.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,769.55x = 2,653.35 × 845.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,769.55x = 2,242,982.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,242,982.89/1,769.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.54

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