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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.86, 2,716.10 and 770.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.86, 2,716.10 and 770.15 is: 1,155.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.86 : 2,716.10 = 770.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.86/2,716.10 = 770.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.86x = 2,716.10 × 770.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.86x = 2,091,797.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,091,797.17/1,809.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.78

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