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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.18, 2,319.02 and 767.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.18, 2,319.02 and 767.73 is: 1,150.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.18 : 2,319.02 = 767.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.18/2,319.02 = 767.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.18x = 2,319.02 × 767.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.18x = 1,780,386.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,780,386.08/1,547.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.73

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