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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,536.04, 2,302.62 and 766.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,536.04, 2,302.62 and 766.36 is: 1,148.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,536.04 : 2,302.62 = 766.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,536.04/2,302.62 = 766.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,536.04x = 2,302.62 × 766.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,536.04x = 1,764,635.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,635.86/1,536.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.82

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