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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.70, 2,722.24 and 774.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.70, 2,722.24 and 774.81 is: 1,162.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.70 : 2,722.24 = 774.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.70/2,722.24 = 774.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.70x = 2,722.24 × 774.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.70x = 2,109,218.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,109,218.77/1,814.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.30

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