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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,637.76, 2,453.76 and 770.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,637.76, 2,453.76 and 770.88 is: 1,154.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,637.76 : 2,453.76 = 770.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,637.76/2,453.76 = 770.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,637.76x = 2,453.76 × 770.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,637.76x = 1,891,554.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,891,554.51/1,637.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.96

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