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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,772.22, 2,656.63 and 847.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,772.22, 2,656.63 and 847.53 is: 1,270.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,772.22 : 2,656.63 = 847.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,772.22/2,656.63 = 847.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,772.22x = 2,656.63 × 847.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,772.22x = 2,251,573.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,251,573.62/1,772.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.48

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