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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.60, 2,802.37 and 773.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.60, 2,802.37 and 773.67 is: 1,159.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.60 : 2,802.37 = 773.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.60/2,802.37 = 773.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.60x = 2,802.37 × 773.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.60x = 2,168,109.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168,109.60/1,869.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.66

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