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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,867.15, 2,800.48 and 771.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,867.15, 2,800.48 and 771.37 is: 1,156.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,867.15 : 2,800.48 = 771.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,867.15/2,800.48 = 771.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,867.15x = 2,800.48 × 771.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,867.15x = 2,160,206.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,160,206.26/1,867.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.95

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