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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,812.08, 2,716.69 and 772.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,812.08, 2,716.69 and 772.24 is: 1,157.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,812.08 : 2,716.69 = 772.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,812.08/2,716.69 = 772.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,812.08x = 2,716.69 × 772.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,812.08x = 2,097,936.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,097,936.69/1,812.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.75

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