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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.19, 2,314.88 and 764.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.19, 2,314.88 and 764.29 is: 1,144.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.19 : 2,314.88 = 764.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.19/2,314.88 = 764.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.19x = 2,314.88 × 764.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.19x = 1,769,228.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,228.06/1,545.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.99

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