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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.34, 2,322.25 and 769.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.34, 2,322.25 and 769.88 is: 1,153.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.34 : 2,322.25 = 769.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.34/2,322.25 = 769.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.34x = 2,322.25 × 769.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.34x = 1,787,857.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,857.71/1,549.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.95

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