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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.76, 2,327.76 and 783.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.76, 2,327.76 and 783.36 is: 1,173.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.76 : 2,327.76 = 783.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.76/2,327.76 = 783.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.76x = 2,327.76 × 783.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.76x = 1,823,474.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,823,474.07/1,553.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.59

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