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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.05, 2,651.02 and 846.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.05, 2,651.02 and 846.25 is: 1,267.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.05 : 2,651.02 = 846.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.05/2,651.02 = 846.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.05x = 2,651.02 × 846.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.05x = 2,243,425.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,243,425.68/1,770.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.44

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