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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.80, 3,345.78 and 769.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.80, 3,345.78 and 769.96 is: 1,154.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.80 : 3,345.78 = 769.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.80/3,345.78 = 769.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.80x = 3,345.78 × 769.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.80x = 2,576,116.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,576,116.77/2,230.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.80

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