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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.82, 2,804.57 and 774.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.82, 2,804.57 and 774.49 is: 1,161.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.82 : 2,804.57 = 774.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.82/2,804.57 = 774.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.82x = 2,804.57 × 774.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.82x = 2,172,100.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,100.54/1,870.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.04

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