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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,867.74, 2,799.15 and 771.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,867.74, 2,799.15 and 771.50 is: 1,156.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,867.74 : 2,799.15 = 771.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,867.74/2,799.15 = 771.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,867.74x = 2,799.15 × 771.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,867.74x = 2,159,530.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159,530.23/1,867.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.23

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