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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.56, 2,805.64 and 773.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.56, 2,805.64 and 773.94 is: 1,161.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.56 : 2,805.64 = 773.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.56/2,805.64 = 773.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.56x = 2,805.64 × 773.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.56x = 2,171,397.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,397.02/1,869.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.45

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