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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.72, 2,804.76 and 774.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.72, 2,804.76 and 774.80 is: 1,161.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.72 : 2,804.76 = 774.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.72/2,804.76 = 774.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.72x = 2,804.76 × 774.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.72x = 2,173,128.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,173,128.05/1,870.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.65

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