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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,548.12, 2,322.42 and 778.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,548.12, 2,322.42 and 778.68 is: 1,168.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,548.12 : 2,322.42 = 778.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,548.12/2,322.42 = 778.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,548.12x = 2,322.42 × 778.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,548.12x = 1,808,422.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,808,422.01/1,548.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.14

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