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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.48, 3,103.60 and 770.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.48, 3,103.60 and 770.16 is: 1,155.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.48 : 3,103.60 = 770.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.48/3,103.60 = 770.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.48x = 3,103.60 × 770.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.48x = 2,390,268.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390,268.58/2,068.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.57

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