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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.16, 2,720.88 and 773.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.16, 2,720.88 and 773.85 is: 1,160.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.16 : 2,720.88 = 773.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.16/2,720.88 = 773.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.16x = 2,720.88 × 773.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.16x = 2,105,552.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105,552.99/1,814.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.62

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