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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.46, 2,322.95 and 769.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.46, 2,322.95 and 769.25 is: 1,153.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.46 : 2,322.95 = 769.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.46/2,322.95 = 769.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.46x = 2,322.95 × 769.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.46x = 1,786,916.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,916.71/1,549.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.25

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