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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,812.93, 2,719.27 and 514.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,812.93, 2,719.27 and 514.27 is: 771.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,812.93 : 2,719.27 = 514.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,812.93/2,719.27 = 514.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,812.93x = 2,719.27 × 514.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,812.93x = 1,398,438.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,438.98/1,812.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.37

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