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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.40, 3,232.94 and 768.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.40, 3,232.94 and 768.57 is: 1,152.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.40 : 3,232.94 = 768.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.40/3,232.94 = 768.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.40x = 3,232.94 × 768.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.40x = 2,484,751.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,484,751.86/2,155.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.81

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