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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,868.12, 2,801.28 and 771.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,868.12, 2,801.28 and 771.68 is: 1,157.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,868.12 : 2,801.28 = 771.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,868.12/2,801.28 = 771.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,868.12x = 2,801.28 × 771.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,868.12x = 2,161,691.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,161,691.75/1,868.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.15

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