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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.36, 2,326.29 and 770.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.36, 2,326.29 and 770.43 is: 1,156.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.36 : 2,326.29 = 770.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.36/2,326.29 = 770.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.36x = 2,326.29 × 770.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.36x = 1,792,243.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,243.60/1,550.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.02

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