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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.16, 2,715.84 and 771

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.16, 2,715.84 and 771 is: 1,156.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.16 : 2,715.84 = 771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.16/2,715.84 = 771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.16x = 2,715.84 × 771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.16x = 2,093,912.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,093,912.64/1,811.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.12

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