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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.52, 2,806 and 774.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.52, 2,806 and 774.74 is: 1,162.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.52 : 2,806 = 774.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.52/2,806 = 774.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.52x = 2,806 × 774.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.52x = 2,173,920.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,173,920.44/1,870.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.20

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