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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.72, 2,325.80 and 770.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.72, 2,325.80 and 770.46 is: 1,155.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.72 : 2,325.80 = 770.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.72/2,325.80 = 770.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.72x = 2,325.80 × 770.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.72x = 1,791,935.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,935.87/1,550.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.55

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