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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,535.37, 2,301.44 and 764.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,535.37, 2,301.44 and 764.25 is: 1,145.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,535.37 : 2,301.44 = 764.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,535.37/2,301.44 = 764.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,535.37x = 2,301.44 × 764.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,535.37x = 1,758,871.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758,871.70/1,535.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.57

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