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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.28, 2,332.02 and 774.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.28, 2,332.02 and 774.28 is: 1,161.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.28 : 2,332.02 = 774.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.28/2,332.02 = 774.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.28x = 2,332.02 × 774.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.28x = 1,805,636.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805,636.45/1,554.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.72

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