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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,461.04, 2,192.20 and 767.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,461.04, 2,192.20 and 767.55 is: 1,151.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,461.04 : 2,192.20 = 767.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,461.04/2,192.20 = 767.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,461.04x = 2,192.20 × 767.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,461.04x = 1,682,612.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,612.15/1,461.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.65

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