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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,695.51, 2,542.95 and 770.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,695.51, 2,542.95 and 770.85 is: 1,156.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,695.51 : 2,542.95 = 770.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,695.51/2,542.95 = 770.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,695.51x = 2,542.95 × 770.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,695.51x = 1,960,233.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,960,233.01/1,695.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.13

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