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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.49, 2,389.53 and 771.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.49, 2,389.53 and 771.09 is: 1,154.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.49 : 2,389.53 = 771.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.49/2,389.53 = 771.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.49x = 2,389.53 × 771.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.49x = 1,842,542.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,542.69/1,595.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.84

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