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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.74, 2,717.96 and 771.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.74, 2,717.96 and 771.72 is: 1,157.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.74 : 2,717.96 = 771.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.74/2,717.96 = 771.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.74x = 2,717.96 × 771.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.74x = 2,097,500.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,097,500.23/1,811.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.73

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