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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.48, 2,316.66 and 774.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.48, 2,316.66 and 774.36 is: 1,160.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.48 : 2,316.66 = 774.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.48/2,316.66 = 774.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.48x = 2,316.66 × 774.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.48x = 1,793,928.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,793,928.84/1,545.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.76

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