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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,866.68, 2,800.14 and 771.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,866.68, 2,800.14 and 771.02 is: 1,156.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,866.68 : 2,800.14 = 771.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,866.68/2,800.14 = 771.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,866.68x = 2,800.14 × 771.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,866.68x = 2,158,963.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,158,963.94/1,866.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.58

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