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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.44, 2,719.62 and 773.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.44, 2,719.62 and 773.92 is: 1,160.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.44 : 2,719.62 = 773.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.44/2,719.62 = 773.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.44x = 2,719.62 × 773.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.44x = 2,104,750.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,104,750.84/1,814.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.00

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