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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,868.73, 2,803.90 and 773.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,868.73, 2,803.90 and 773.34 is: 1,160.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,868.73 : 2,803.90 = 773.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,868.73/2,803.90 = 773.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,868.73x = 2,803.90 × 773.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,868.73x = 2,168,368.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168,368.03/1,868.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.34

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