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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.22, 2,243.03 and 764.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.22, 2,243.03 and 764.39 is: 1,146.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.22 : 2,243.03 = 764.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.22/2,243.03 = 764.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.22x = 2,243.03 × 764.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.22x = 1,714,551.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714,551.49/1,495.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.69

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