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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.52, 3,103.60 and 770.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.52, 3,103.60 and 770.80 is: 1,155.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.52 : 3,103.60 = 770.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.52/3,103.60 = 770.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.52x = 3,103.60 × 770.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.52x = 2,392,254.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,254.88/2,069.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.95

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