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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.92, 2,807.39 and 776.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.92, 2,807.39 and 776.04 is: 1,164.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.92 : 2,807.39 = 776.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.92/2,807.39 = 776.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.92x = 2,807.39 × 776.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.92x = 2,178,638.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,178,638.35/1,870.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.47

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