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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.12, 2,805.10 and 773.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.12, 2,805.10 and 773.73 is: 1,160.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.12 : 2,805.10 = 773.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.12/2,805.10 = 773.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.12x = 2,805.10 × 773.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.12x = 2,170,390.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,170,390.02/1,870.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.56

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