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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,773.10, 2,660.46 and 848.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,773.10, 2,660.46 and 848.68 is: 1,273.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,773.10 : 2,660.46 = 848.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,773.10/2,660.46 = 848.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,773.10x = 2,660.46 × 848.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,773.10x = 2,257,879.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,257,879.19/1,773.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.41

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