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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.28, 2,196.93 and 771.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.28, 2,196.93 and 771.22 is: 1,156.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.28 : 2,196.93 = 771.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.28/2,196.93 = 771.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.28x = 2,196.93 × 771.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.28x = 1,694,307.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,307.30/1,465.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.30

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