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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,552.89, 2,327.58 and 773.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,552.89, 2,327.58 and 773.45 is: 1,159.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,552.89 : 2,327.58 = 773.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,552.89/2,327.58 = 773.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,552.89x = 2,327.58 × 773.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,552.89x = 1,800,263.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,263.84/1,552.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.30

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