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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.93, 2,332.46 and 775.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.93, 2,332.46 and 775.30 is: 1,162.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.93 : 2,332.46 = 775.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.93/2,332.46 = 775.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.93x = 2,332.46 × 775.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.93x = 1,808,356.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,808,356.24/1,554.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.98

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