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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.05, 2,197.42 and 771.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.05, 2,197.42 and 771.44 is: 1,157.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.05 : 2,197.42 = 771.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.05/2,197.42 = 771.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.05x = 2,197.42 × 771.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.05x = 1,695,177.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,177.68/1,465.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.08

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