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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.16, 2,330.93 and 775.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.16, 2,330.93 and 775.69 is: 1,162.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.16 : 2,330.93 = 775.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.16/2,330.93 = 775.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.16x = 2,330.93 × 775.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.16x = 1,808,075.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,808,075.20/1,555.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.63

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