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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,772.08, 2,657.42 and 846.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,772.08, 2,657.42 and 846.04 is: 1,268.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,772.08 : 2,657.42 = 846.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,772.08/2,657.42 = 846.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,772.08x = 2,657.42 × 846.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,772.08x = 2,248,283.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,248,283.62/1,772.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.73

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