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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.90, 2,805.19 and 774.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.90, 2,805.19 and 774.35 is: 1,161.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.90 : 2,805.19 = 774.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.90/2,805.19 = 774.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.90x = 2,805.19 × 774.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.90x = 2,172,206.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,206.86/1,869.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.67

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