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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.55, 2,655.81 and 905.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.55, 2,655.81 and 905.47 is: 1,358.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.55 : 2,655.81 = 905.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.55/2,655.81 = 905.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.55x = 2,655.81 × 905.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.55x = 2,404,749.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,404,749.64/1,770.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.20

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