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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.26, 2,316.80 and 764.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.26, 2,316.80 and 764.30 is: 1,145.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.26 : 2,316.80 = 764.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.26/2,316.80 = 764.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.26x = 2,316.80 × 764.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.26x = 1,770,737.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770,737.94/1,545.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.92

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