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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.89, 2,722.50 and 644.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.89, 2,722.50 and 644.78 is: 967.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.89 : 2,722.50 = 644.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.89/2,722.50 = 644.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.89x = 2,722.50 × 644.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.89x = 1,755,399.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755,399.94/1,814.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.22

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