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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.93, 2,332.19 and 776.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.93, 2,332.19 and 776.51 is: 1,163.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.93 : 2,332.19 = 776.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.93/2,332.19 = 776.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.93x = 2,332.19 × 776.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.93x = 1,810,968.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810,968.86/1,555.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.91

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