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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.76, 2,323.18 and 769.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.76, 2,323.18 and 769.28 is: 1,153.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.76 : 2,323.18 = 769.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.76/2,323.18 = 769.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.76x = 2,323.18 × 769.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.76x = 1,787,175.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,175.91/1,549.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.20

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