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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,540.84, 2,309.34 and 771.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,540.84, 2,309.34 and 771.56 is: 1,156.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,540.84 : 2,309.34 = 771.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,540.84/2,309.34 = 771.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,540.84x = 2,309.34 × 771.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,540.84x = 1,781,794.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,794.37/1,540.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.38

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