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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.56, 2,803.68 and 773.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.56, 2,803.68 and 773.44 is: 1,159.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.56 : 2,803.68 = 773.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.56/2,803.68 = 773.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.56x = 2,803.68 × 773.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.56x = 2,168,478.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168,478.26/1,869.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.89

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