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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.70, 2,722.14 and 516.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.70, 2,722.14 and 516.27 is: 774.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.70 : 2,722.14 = 516.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.70/2,722.14 = 516.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.70x = 2,722.14 × 516.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.70x = 1,405,359.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,359.22/1,814.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.43

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