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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.03, 2,196.56 and 770.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.03, 2,196.56 and 770.96 is: 1,155.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.03 : 2,196.56 = 770.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.03/2,196.56 = 770.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.03x = 2,196.56 × 770.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.03x = 1,693,467.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,467.17/1,465.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.92

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