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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.44, 2,655.68 and 904.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.44, 2,655.68 and 904.20 is: 1,356.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.44 : 2,655.68 = 904.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.44/2,655.68 = 904.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.44x = 2,655.68 × 904.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.44x = 2,401,265.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,401,265.86/1,770.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.31

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