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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.90, 2,394.16 and 774.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.90, 2,394.16 and 774.56 is: 1,161.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.90 : 2,394.16 = 774.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.90/2,394.16 = 774.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.90x = 2,394.16 × 774.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.90x = 1,854,424.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,854,424.62/1,595.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.99

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