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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.70, 2,716.86 and 771.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.70, 2,716.86 and 771.05 is: 1,156.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.70 : 2,716.86 = 771.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.70/2,716.86 = 771.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.70x = 2,716.86 × 771.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.70x = 2,094,821.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094,821.32/1,811.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.27

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