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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.78, 2,720.04 and 774.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.78, 2,720.04 and 774.48 is: 1,160.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.78 : 2,720.04 = 774.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.78/2,720.04 = 774.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.78x = 2,720.04 × 774.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.78x = 2,106,616.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,106,616.58/1,814.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.81

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