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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,812.74, 2,719.10 and 514.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,812.74, 2,719.10 and 514.21 is: 771.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,812.74 : 2,719.10 = 514.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,812.74/2,719.10 = 514.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,812.74x = 2,719.10 × 514.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,812.74x = 1,398,188.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,188.41/1,812.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.31

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