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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.93, 2,327.74 and 771.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.93, 2,327.74 and 771.57 is: 1,155.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.93 : 2,327.74 = 771.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.93/2,327.74 = 771.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.93x = 2,327.74 × 771.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.93x = 1,796,014.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,014.35/1,553.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.79

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