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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,830.78, 2,747.22 and 776.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,830.78, 2,747.22 and 776.52 is: 1,165.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,830.78 : 2,747.22 = 776.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,830.78/2,747.22 = 776.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,830.78x = 2,747.22 × 776.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,830.78x = 2,133,271.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,133,271.27/1,830.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.23

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