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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.64, 2,804.28 and 774.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.64, 2,804.28 and 774.30 is: 1,160.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.64 : 2,804.28 = 774.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.64/2,804.28 = 774.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.64x = 2,804.28 × 774.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.64x = 2,171,354.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,354.00/1,870.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.76

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