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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.94, 2,254.86 and 773.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.94, 2,254.86 and 773.04 is: 1,159.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.94 : 2,254.86 = 773.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.94/2,254.86 = 773.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.94x = 2,254.86 × 773.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.94x = 1,743,096.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,743,096.97/1,502.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.79

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