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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.13, 2,187.61 and 765.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.13, 2,187.61 and 765.77 is: 1,148.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.13 : 2,187.61 = 765.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.13/2,187.61 = 765.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.13x = 2,187.61 × 765.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.13x = 1,675,191.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,191.34/1,459.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.08

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