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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.81, 2,719.66 and 773.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.81, 2,719.66 and 773.40 is: 1,159.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.81 : 2,719.66 = 773.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.81/2,719.66 = 773.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.81x = 2,719.66 × 773.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.81x = 2,103,385.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,103,385.04/1,814.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.01

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