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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.86, 2,327.04 and 770.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.86, 2,327.04 and 770.94 is: 1,156.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.86 : 2,327.04 = 770.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.86/2,327.04 = 770.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.86x = 2,327.04 × 770.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.86x = 1,794,008.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,008.22/1,550.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.78

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