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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.11, 2,030.88 and 770.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.11, 2,030.88 and 770.38 is: 1,154.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.11 : 2,030.88 = 770.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.11/2,030.88 = 770.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.11x = 2,030.88 × 770.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.11x = 1,564,547.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,547.15/1,355.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.56

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