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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.40, 2,655.50 and 846.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.40, 2,655.50 and 846.40 is: 1,269.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.40 : 2,655.50 = 846.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.40/2,655.50 = 846.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.40x = 2,655.50 × 846.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.40x = 2,247,615.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,247,615.20/1,770.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.55

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