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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,867.73, 2,801.54 and 771.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,867.73, 2,801.54 and 771.26 is: 1,156.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,867.73 : 2,801.54 = 771.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,867.73/2,801.54 = 771.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,867.73x = 2,801.54 × 771.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,867.73x = 2,160,715.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,160,715.74/1,867.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.87

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