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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.44, 2,316.96 and 764.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.44, 2,316.96 and 764.90 is: 1,146.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.44 : 2,316.96 = 764.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.44/2,316.96 = 764.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.44x = 2,316.96 × 764.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.44x = 1,772,242.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,242.70/1,545.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.76

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