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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.54, 2,317.47 and 763.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.54, 2,317.47 and 763.83 is: 1,145.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.54 : 2,317.47 = 763.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.54/2,317.47 = 763.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.54x = 2,317.47 × 763.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.54x = 1,770,153.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770,153.11/1,545.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.33

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