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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.26, 2,319.80 and 766.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.26, 2,319.80 and 766.31 is: 1,148.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.26 : 2,319.80 = 766.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.26/2,319.80 = 766.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.26x = 2,319.80 × 766.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.26x = 1,777,674.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,674.34/1,547.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.92

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