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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.76, 2,656.60 and 948.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.76, 2,656.60 and 948.81 is: 1,423.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.76 : 2,656.60 = 948.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.76/2,656.60 = 948.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.76x = 2,656.60 × 948.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.76x = 2,520,616.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,520,616.24/1,770.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.46

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