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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.61, 2,805.93 and 774.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.61, 2,805.93 and 774.27 is: 1,161.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.61 : 2,805.93 = 774.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.61/2,805.93 = 774.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.61x = 2,805.93 × 774.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.61x = 2,172,547.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,547.42/1,870.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.41

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