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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.05, 2,803.58 and 773.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.05, 2,803.58 and 773.12 is: 1,159.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.05 : 2,803.58 = 773.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.05/2,803.58 = 773.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.05x = 2,803.58 × 773.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.05x = 2,167,503.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,167,503.77/1,869.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.68

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