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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,810.79, 2,715.62 and 770.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,810.79, 2,715.62 and 770.78 is: 1,155.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,810.79 : 2,715.62 = 770.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,810.79/2,715.62 = 770.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,810.79x = 2,715.62 × 770.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,810.79x = 2,093,128.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,093,128.15/1,810.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.92

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