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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.62, 2,197.62 and 770.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.62, 2,197.62 and 770.58 is: 1,155.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.62 : 2,197.62 = 770.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.62/2,197.62 = 770.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.62x = 2,197.62 × 770.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.62x = 1,693,442.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,442.02/1,465.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.44

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