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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.28, 2,653.30 and 844.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.28, 2,653.30 and 844.03 is: 1,264.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.28 : 2,653.30 = 844.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.28/2,653.30 = 844.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.28x = 2,653.30 × 844.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.28x = 2,239,464.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,239,464.80/1,771.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.32

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