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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.08, 2,316 and 764

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.08, 2,316 and 764 is: 1,145.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.08 : 2,316 = 764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.08/2,316 = 764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.08x = 2,316 × 764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.08x = 1,769,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,424/1,545.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.20

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