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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.40, 2,804.40 and 775.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.40, 2,804.40 and 775.20 is: 1,162.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.40 : 2,804.40 = 775.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.40/2,804.40 = 775.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.40x = 2,804.40 × 775.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.40x = 2,173,970.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,173,970.88/1,870.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.30

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