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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.23, 2,719.44 and 760.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.23, 2,719.44 and 760.64 is: 1,140.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.23 : 2,719.44 = 760.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.23/2,719.44 = 760.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.23x = 2,719.44 × 760.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.23x = 2,068,511.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068,511.04/1,814.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.16

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