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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.04, 2,655.57 and 845.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.04, 2,655.57 and 845.62 is: 1,268.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.04 : 2,655.57 = 845.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.04/2,655.57 = 845.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.04x = 2,655.57 × 845.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.04x = 2,245,609.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,245,609.82/1,770.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.68

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