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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.51, 2,200.80 and 775.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.51, 2,200.80 and 775.01 is: 1,161.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.51 : 2,200.80 = 775.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.51/2,200.80 = 775.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.51x = 2,200.80 × 775.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.51x = 1,705,650.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,650.42/1,468.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.49

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