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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,772.52, 2,658.80 and 848.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,772.52, 2,658.80 and 848.80 is: 1,273.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,772.52 : 2,658.80 = 848.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,772.52/2,658.80 = 848.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,772.52x = 2,658.80 × 848.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,772.52x = 2,256,789.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,256,789.44/1,772.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.21

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