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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,535.84, 2,301.84 and 766.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,535.84, 2,301.84 and 766.56 is: 1,148.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,535.84 : 2,301.84 = 766.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,535.84/2,301.84 = 766.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,535.84x = 2,301.84 × 766.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,535.84x = 1,764,498.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,498.47/1,535.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.88

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