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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.11, 2,453.88 and 770.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.11, 2,453.88 and 770.03 is: 1,155.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.11 : 2,453.88 = 770.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.11/2,453.88 = 770.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.11x = 2,453.88 × 770.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.11x = 1,889,561.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889,561.22/1,635.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.62

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