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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.03, 2,325.84 and 770.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.03, 2,325.84 and 770.60 is: 1,156.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.03 : 2,325.84 = 770.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.03/2,325.84 = 770.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.03x = 2,325.84 × 770.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.03x = 1,792,280.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,280.67/1,550.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.29

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