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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.60, 2,719.46 and 774.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.60, 2,719.46 and 774.02 is: 1,159.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.60 : 2,719.46 = 774.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.60/2,719.46 = 774.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.60x = 2,719.46 × 774.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.60x = 2,104,916.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,104,916.43/1,814.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.99

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