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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.79, 3,345.57 and 769.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.79, 3,345.57 and 769.55 is: 1,154.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.79 : 3,345.57 = 769.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.79/3,345.57 = 769.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.79x = 3,345.57 × 769.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.79x = 2,574,566.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,574,566.67/2,230.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.11

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