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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.99, 2,805.37 and 774.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.99, 2,805.37 and 774.75 is: 1,161.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.99 : 2,805.37 = 774.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.99/2,805.37 = 774.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.99x = 2,805.37 × 774.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.99x = 2,173,460.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,173,460.41/1,870.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.66

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