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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,810.99, 2,716.83 and 770.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,810.99, 2,716.83 and 770.97 is: 1,156.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,810.99 : 2,716.83 = 770.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,810.99/2,716.83 = 770.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,810.99x = 2,716.83 × 770.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,810.99x = 2,094,594.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094,594.43/1,810.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.60

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