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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.62, 2,322.81 and 778.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.62, 2,322.81 and 778.50 is: 1,166.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.62 : 2,322.81 = 778.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.62/2,322.81 = 778.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.62x = 2,322.81 × 778.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.62x = 1,808,307.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,808,307.59/1,549.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.94

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