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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,773.92, 2,658.99 and 848.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,773.92, 2,658.99 and 848.90 is: 1,272.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,773.92 : 2,658.99 = 848.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,773.92/2,658.99 = 848.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,773.92x = 2,658.99 × 848.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,773.92x = 2,257,216.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,257,216.61/1,773.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.45

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