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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.46, 2,717.25 and 771.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.46, 2,717.25 and 771.42 is: 1,157.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.46 : 2,717.25 = 771.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.46/2,717.25 = 771.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.46x = 2,717.25 × 771.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.46x = 2,096,148.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,096,148.29/1,811.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.16

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