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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.10, 2,803.08 and 773.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.10, 2,803.08 and 773.86 is: 1,159.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.10 : 2,803.08 = 773.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.10/2,803.08 = 773.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.10x = 2,803.08 × 773.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.10x = 2,169,191.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,169,191.49/1,870.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.93

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