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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.76, 2,722.23 and 516.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.76, 2,722.23 and 516.20 is: 774.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.76 : 2,722.23 = 516.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.76/2,722.23 = 516.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.76x = 2,722.23 × 516.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.76x = 1,405,201.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,201.51/1,814.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.32

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