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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,871.58, 2,806.80 and 775.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,871.58, 2,806.80 and 775.69 is: 1,163.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,871.58 : 2,806.80 = 775.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,871.58/2,806.80 = 775.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,871.58x = 2,806.80 × 775.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,871.58x = 2,177,196.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,177,196.77/1,871.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.29

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