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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.46, 2,654.98 and 783.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.46, 2,654.98 and 783.27 is: 1,174.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.46 : 2,654.98 = 783.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.46/2,654.98 = 783.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.46x = 2,654.98 × 783.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.46x = 2,079,564.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,079,564.23/1,770.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.59

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