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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.68, 2,328.78 and 782.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.68, 2,328.78 and 782.56 is: 1,172.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.68 : 2,328.78 = 782.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.68/2,328.78 = 782.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.68x = 2,328.78 × 782.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.68x = 1,822,410.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822,410.08/1,553.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.96

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