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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.71, 2,328.73 and 773.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.71, 2,328.73 and 773.48 is: 1,159.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.71 : 2,328.73 = 773.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.71/2,328.73 = 773.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.71x = 2,328.73 × 773.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.71x = 1,801,226.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,226.08/1,553.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.31

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