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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.48, 2,722.08 and 774.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.48, 2,722.08 and 774.48 is: 1,161.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.48 : 2,722.08 = 774.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.48/2,722.08 = 774.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.48x = 2,722.08 × 774.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.48x = 2,108,196.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,108,196.52/1,814.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.87

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