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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.55, 2,656.73 and 796.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.55, 2,656.73 and 796.46 is: 1,195.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.55 : 2,656.73 = 796.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.55/2,656.73 = 796.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.55x = 2,656.73 × 796.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.55x = 2,115,967.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,115,967.88/1,770.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.09

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