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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,810.50, 2,716.77 and 977.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,810.50, 2,716.77 and 977.55 is: 1,466.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,810.50 : 2,716.77 = 977.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,810.50/2,716.77 = 977.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,810.50x = 2,716.77 × 977.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,810.50x = 2,655,771.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,655,771.79/1,810.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.88

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