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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.15, 2,738.78 and 770.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.15, 2,738.78 and 770.88 is: 1,156.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.15 : 2,738.78 = 770.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.15/2,738.78 = 770.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.15x = 2,738.78 × 770.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.15x = 2,111,280.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,111,280.03/1,825.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.77

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