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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,813.68, 2,720.77 and 773.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,813.68, 2,720.77 and 773.74 is: 1,160.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,813.68 : 2,720.77 = 773.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,813.68/2,720.77 = 773.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,813.68x = 2,720.77 × 773.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,813.68x = 2,105,168.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105,168.58/1,813.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.72

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