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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.82, 2,657.12 and 848.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.82, 2,657.12 and 848.42 is: 1,272.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.82 : 2,657.12 = 848.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.82/2,657.12 = 848.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.82x = 2,657.12 × 848.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.82x = 2,254,353.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254,353.75/1,771.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.34

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