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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.22, 2,804.42 and 774.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.22, 2,804.42 and 774.10 is: 1,161.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.22 : 2,804.42 = 774.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.22/2,804.42 = 774.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.22x = 2,804.42 × 774.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.22x = 2,170,901.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,170,901.52/1,869.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.39

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