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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.49, 2,805.50 and 774.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.49, 2,805.50 and 774.71 is: 1,161.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.49 : 2,805.50 = 774.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.49/2,805.50 = 774.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.49x = 2,805.50 × 774.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.49x = 2,173,448.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,173,448.91/1,870.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.97

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