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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,871.55, 2,808.33 and 776.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,871.55, 2,808.33 and 776.67 is: 1,165.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,871.55 : 2,808.33 = 776.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,871.55/2,808.33 = 776.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,871.55x = 2,808.33 × 776.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,871.55x = 2,181,145.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,181,145.66/1,871.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.42

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