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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,620.96, 2,428.26 and 775.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,620.96, 2,428.26 and 775.46 is: 1,161.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,620.96 : 2,428.26 = 775.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,620.96/2,428.26 = 775.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,620.96x = 2,428.26 × 775.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,620.96x = 1,883,006.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,883,006.36/1,620.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.66

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