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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.53, 2,656.77 and 845.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.53, 2,656.77 and 845.97 is: 1,269.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.53 : 2,656.77 = 845.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.53/2,656.77 = 845.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.53x = 2,656.77 × 845.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.53x = 2,247,549.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,247,549.19/1,770.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.42

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