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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.85, 2,325.11 and 770.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.85, 2,325.11 and 770.04 is: 1,155.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.85 : 2,325.11 = 770.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.85/2,325.11 = 770.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.85x = 2,325.11 × 770.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.85x = 1,790,423.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,423.85/1,549.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.23

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