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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.84, 2,454.84 and 770.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.84, 2,454.84 and 770.22 is: 1,155.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.84 : 2,454.84 = 770.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.84/2,454.84 = 770.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.84x = 2,454.84 × 770.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.84x = 1,890,766.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,890,766.86/1,635.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.84

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