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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.63, 2,317.37 and 764.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.63, 2,317.37 and 764.69 is: 1,146.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.63 : 2,317.37 = 764.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.63/2,317.37 = 764.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.63x = 2,317.37 × 764.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.63x = 1,772,054.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,054.26/1,545.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.49

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