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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.06, 2,330.37 and 774.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.06, 2,330.37 and 774.03 is: 1,160.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.06 : 2,330.37 = 774.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.06/2,330.37 = 774.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.06x = 2,330.37 × 774.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.06x = 1,803,776.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,776.29/1,554.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.69

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