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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.10, 2,657.46 and 846.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.10, 2,657.46 and 846.68 is: 1,270.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.10 : 2,657.46 = 846.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.10/2,657.46 = 846.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.10x = 2,657.46 × 846.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.10x = 2,250,018.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,250,018.23/1,771.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.41

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