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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,868.51, 2,802.90 and 772.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,868.51, 2,802.90 and 772.94 is: 1,159.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,868.51 : 2,802.90 = 772.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,868.51/2,802.90 = 772.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,868.51x = 2,802.90 × 772.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,868.51x = 2,166,473.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,166,473.53/1,868.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.47

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