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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.25, 2,721.93 and 774.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.25, 2,721.93 and 774.35 is: 1,161.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.25 : 2,721.93 = 774.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.25/2,721.93 = 774.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.25x = 2,721.93 × 774.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.25x = 2,107,720.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,107,720.19/1,814.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.76

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