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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.26, 2,655.66 and 845.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.26, 2,655.66 and 845.78 is: 1,268.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.26 : 2,655.66 = 845.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.26/2,655.66 = 845.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.26x = 2,655.66 × 845.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.26x = 2,246,104.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246,104.11/1,770.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.80

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