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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.93, 2,454.26 and 771.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.93, 2,454.26 and 771.21 is: 1,156.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.93 : 2,454.26 = 771.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.93/2,454.26 = 771.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.93x = 2,454.26 × 771.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.93x = 1,892,746.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,892,746.00/1,635.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.98

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