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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,813.47, 2,718.14 and 771.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,813.47, 2,718.14 and 771.95 is: 1,157.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,813.47 : 2,718.14 = 771.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,813.47/2,718.14 = 771.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,813.47x = 2,718.14 × 771.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,813.47x = 2,098,250.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,098,250.72/1,813.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.04

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