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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,603.80, 2,404.74 and 770.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,603.80, 2,404.74 and 770.46 is: 1,155.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,603.80 : 2,404.74 = 770.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,603.80/2,404.74 = 770.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,603.80x = 2,404.74 × 770.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,603.80x = 1,852,755.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,852,755.98/1,603.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.23

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