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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,868.48, 2,802.94 and 773.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,868.48, 2,802.94 and 773.61 is: 1,160.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,868.48 : 2,802.94 = 773.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,868.48/2,802.94 = 773.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,868.48x = 2,802.94 × 773.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,868.48x = 2,168,378.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168,378.55/1,868.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.51

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