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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,871.64, 2,806.74 and 775.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,871.64, 2,806.74 and 775.71 is: 1,163.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,871.64 : 2,806.74 = 775.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,871.64/2,806.74 = 775.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,871.64x = 2,806.74 × 775.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,871.64x = 2,177,216.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,177,216.29/1,871.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.27

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