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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.84, 2,722.72 and 516.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.84, 2,722.72 and 516.32 is: 774.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.84 : 2,722.72 = 516.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.84/2,722.72 = 516.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.84x = 2,722.72 × 516.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.84x = 1,405,794.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,794.79/1,814.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.61

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