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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.48, 2,652.48 and 905.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.48, 2,652.48 and 905.40 is: 1,356.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.48 : 2,652.48 = 905.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.48/2,652.48 = 905.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.48x = 2,652.48 × 905.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.48x = 2,401,555.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,401,555.39/1,770.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.44

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