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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.64, 3,345.28 and 769.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.64, 3,345.28 and 769.45 is: 1,153.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.64 : 3,345.28 = 769.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.64/3,345.28 = 769.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.64x = 3,345.28 × 769.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.64x = 2,574,025.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,574,025.70/2,230.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.94

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