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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.55, 2,196.67 and 770.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.55, 2,196.67 and 770.94 is: 1,156.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.55 : 2,196.67 = 770.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.55/2,196.67 = 770.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.55x = 2,196.67 × 770.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.55x = 1,693,500.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,500.77/1,464.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.33

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