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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,642.39, 2,461.75 and 774.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,642.39, 2,461.75 and 774.88 is: 1,161.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,642.39 : 2,461.75 = 774.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,642.39/2,461.75 = 774.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,642.39x = 2,461.75 × 774.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,642.39x = 1,907,560.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,907,560.84/1,642.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.45

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