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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,816.61, 2,724.94 and 775.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,816.61, 2,724.94 and 775.97 is: 1,163.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,816.61 : 2,724.94 = 775.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,816.61/2,724.94 = 775.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,816.61x = 2,724.94 × 775.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,816.61x = 2,114,465.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,114,465.42/1,816.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.96

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