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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.24, 2,653.44 and 795.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.24, 2,653.44 and 795.84 is: 1,192.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.24 : 2,653.44 = 795.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.24/2,653.44 = 795.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.24x = 2,653.44 × 795.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.24x = 2,111,713.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,111,713.69/1,770.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.90

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