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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.26, 2,804.22 and 773.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.26, 2,804.22 and 773.02 is: 1,159.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.26 : 2,804.22 = 773.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.26/2,804.22 = 773.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.26x = 2,804.22 × 773.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.26x = 2,167,718.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,167,718.14/1,869.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.67

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