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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.76, 2,327.10 and 781.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.76, 2,327.10 and 781.32 is: 1,172.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.76 : 2,327.10 = 781.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.76/2,327.10 = 781.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.76x = 2,327.10 × 781.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.76x = 1,818,209.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,818,209.77/1,550.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.46

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