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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.94, 2,656.77 and 1,463.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.94, 2,656.77 and 1,463.14 is: 2,195.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.94 : 2,656.77 = 1,463.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.94/2,656.77 = 1,463.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.94x = 2,656.77 × 1,463.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.94x = 3,887,226.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,887,226.46/1,770.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,195.01

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