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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.99, 2,722.48 and 516.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.99, 2,722.48 and 516.46 is: 774.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.99 : 2,722.48 = 516.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.99/2,722.48 = 516.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.99x = 2,722.48 × 516.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.99x = 1,406,049.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,049.44/1,814.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.69

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