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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.48, 2,803.50 and 773.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.48, 2,803.50 and 773.92 is: 1,159.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.48 : 2,803.50 = 773.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.48/2,803.50 = 773.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.48x = 2,803.50 × 773.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.48x = 2,169,684.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,169,684.72/1,870.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.96

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