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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,813.51, 2,720.76 and 773.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,813.51, 2,720.76 and 773.68 is: 1,160.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,813.51 : 2,720.76 = 773.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,813.51/2,720.76 = 773.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,813.51x = 2,720.76 × 773.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,813.51x = 2,104,997.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,104,997.60/1,813.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.73

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