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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,871.35, 2,808.29 and 775.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,871.35, 2,808.29 and 775.72 is: 1,164.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,871.35 : 2,808.29 = 775.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,871.35/2,808.29 = 775.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,871.35x = 2,808.29 × 775.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,871.35x = 2,178,435.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,178,435.82/1,871.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.10

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