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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.16, 2,805.36 and 774.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.16, 2,805.36 and 774.61 is: 1,161.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.16 : 2,805.36 = 774.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.16/2,805.36 = 774.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.16x = 2,805.36 × 774.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.16x = 2,173,056.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,173,056.04/1,870.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.96

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