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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.24, 2,805.30 and 773.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.24, 2,805.30 and 773.77 is: 1,160.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.24 : 2,805.30 = 773.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.24/2,805.30 = 773.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.24x = 2,805.30 × 773.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.24x = 2,170,656.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,170,656.98/1,870.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.63

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