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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.03, 2,654.94 and 846.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.03, 2,654.94 and 846.24 is: 1,269.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.03 : 2,654.94 = 846.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.03/2,654.94 = 846.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.03x = 2,654.94 × 846.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.03x = 2,246,716.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246,716.43/1,770.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.31

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