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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.78, 2,804.42 and 773.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.78, 2,804.42 and 773.99 is: 1,160.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.78 : 2,804.42 = 773.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.78/2,804.42 = 773.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.78x = 2,804.42 × 773.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.78x = 2,170,589.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,170,589.17/1,869.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.88

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