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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,769.65, 2,653.97 and 843.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,769.65, 2,653.97 and 843.35 is: 1,264.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,769.65 : 2,653.97 = 843.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,769.65/2,653.97 = 843.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,769.65x = 2,653.97 × 843.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,769.65x = 2,238,208.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,208.11/1,769.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.78

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