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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.28, 2,722.44 and 788.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.28, 2,722.44 and 788.28 is: 1,182.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.28 : 2,722.44 = 788.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.28/2,722.44 = 788.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.28x = 2,722.44 × 788.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.28x = 2,146,045.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,045.00/1,814.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.86

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