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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,812.06, 2,717.55 and 772.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,812.06, 2,717.55 and 772.05 is: 1,157.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,812.06 : 2,717.55 = 772.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,812.06/2,717.55 = 772.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,812.06x = 2,717.55 × 772.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,812.06x = 2,098,084.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,098,084.48/1,812.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.84

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