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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.15, 2,803.48 and 773.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.15, 2,803.48 and 773.37 is: 1,159.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.15 : 2,803.48 = 773.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.15/2,803.48 = 773.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.15x = 2,803.48 × 773.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.15x = 2,168,127.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168,127.33/1,869.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.95

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