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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.54, 2,633.31 and 769.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.54, 2,633.31 and 769.32 is: 1,153.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.54 : 2,633.31 = 769.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.54/2,633.31 = 769.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.54x = 2,633.31 × 769.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.54x = 2,025,858.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,858.05/1,755.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.98

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