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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.28, 2,319.73 and 766.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.28, 2,319.73 and 766.75 is: 1,149.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.28 : 2,319.73 = 766.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.28/2,319.73 = 766.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.28x = 2,319.73 × 766.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.28x = 1,778,652.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,652.98/1,547.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.54

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