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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.18, 2,717.54 and 771.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.18, 2,717.54 and 771.88 is: 1,158.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.18 : 2,717.54 = 771.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.18/2,717.54 = 771.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.18x = 2,717.54 × 771.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.18x = 2,097,614.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,097,614.78/1,811.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.15

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