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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.85, 1,804.28 and 771.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.85, 1,804.28 and 771.93 is: 1,157.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.85 : 1,804.28 = 771.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.85/1,804.28 = 771.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.85x = 1,804.28 × 771.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.85x = 1,392,774.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,774.00/1,202.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.90

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