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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,810.95, 2,716.65 and 771.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,810.95, 2,716.65 and 771.10 is: 1,156.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,810.95 : 2,716.65 = 771.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,810.95/2,716.65 = 771.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,810.95x = 2,716.65 × 771.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,810.95x = 2,094,802.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094,802.02/1,810.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.74

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