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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.74, 2,806.89 and 775.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.74, 2,806.89 and 775.35 is: 1,163.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.74 : 2,806.89 = 775.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.74/2,806.89 = 775.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.74x = 2,806.89 × 775.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.74x = 2,176,322.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,176,322.16/1,870.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.35

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