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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.06, 2,654.56 and 845.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.06, 2,654.56 and 845.32 is: 1,267.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.06 : 2,654.56 = 845.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.06/2,654.56 = 845.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.06x = 2,654.56 × 845.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.06x = 2,243,952.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,243,952.66/1,771.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.01

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