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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,772.69, 2,659.03 and 845.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,772.69, 2,659.03 and 845.44 is: 1,268.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,772.69 : 2,659.03 = 845.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,772.69/2,659.03 = 845.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,772.69x = 2,659.03 × 845.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,772.69x = 2,248,050.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,248,050.32/1,772.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.16

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