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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.49, 2,331.92 and 774.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.49, 2,331.92 and 774.73 is: 1,162.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.49 : 2,331.92 = 774.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.49/2,331.92 = 774.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.49x = 2,331.92 × 774.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.49x = 1,806,608.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,608.38/1,554.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.19

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