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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,772.85, 2,657.56 and 848.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,772.85, 2,657.56 and 848.17 is: 1,271.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,772.85 : 2,657.56 = 848.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,772.85/2,657.56 = 848.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,772.85x = 2,657.56 × 848.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,772.85x = 2,254,062.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254,062.67/1,772.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.43

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