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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.69, 2,391.81 and 772.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.69, 2,391.81 and 772.22 is: 1,157.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.69 : 2,391.81 = 772.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.69/2,391.81 = 772.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.69x = 2,391.81 × 772.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.69x = 1,847,003.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,847,003.52/1,595.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.50

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