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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.36, 2,194.92 and 770

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.36, 2,194.92 and 770 is: 1,154.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.36 : 2,194.92 = 770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.36/2,194.92 = 770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.36x = 2,194.92 × 770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.36x = 1,690,088.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,690,088.40/1,463.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.94

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