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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,769.77, 2,655.42 and 845.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,769.77, 2,655.42 and 845.34 is: 1,268.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,769.77 : 2,655.42 = 845.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,769.77/2,655.42 = 845.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,769.77x = 2,655.42 × 845.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,769.77x = 2,244,732.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244,732.74/1,769.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.38

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