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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.04, 2,715.99 and 771.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.04, 2,715.99 and 771.03 is: 1,156.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.04 : 2,715.99 = 771.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.04/2,715.99 = 771.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.04x = 2,715.99 × 771.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.04x = 2,094,109.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094,109.77/1,811.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.30

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