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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,695.50, 2,544.01 and 771.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,695.50, 2,544.01 and 771.30 is: 1,157.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,695.50 : 2,544.01 = 771.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,695.50/2,544.01 = 771.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,695.50x = 2,544.01 × 771.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,695.50x = 1,962,194.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,194.91/1,695.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.30

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