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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.28, 2,651.80 and 843.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.28, 2,651.80 and 843.03 is: 1,262.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.28 : 2,651.80 = 843.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.28/2,651.80 = 843.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.28x = 2,651.80 × 843.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.28x = 2,235,546.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,235,546.95/1,770.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.82

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