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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,636.23, 2,454.35 and 771.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,636.23, 2,454.35 and 771.15 is: 1,156.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,636.23 : 2,454.35 = 771.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,636.23/2,454.35 = 771.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,636.23x = 2,454.35 × 771.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,636.23x = 1,892,668.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,892,668.15/1,636.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.73

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