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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,815.30, 2,722.41 and 775.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,815.30, 2,722.41 and 775.26 is: 1,162.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,815.30 : 2,722.41 = 775.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,815.30/2,722.41 = 775.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,815.30x = 2,722.41 × 775.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,815.30x = 2,110,575.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,110,575.58/1,815.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.66

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