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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,871.64, 2,808.18 and 775.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,871.64, 2,808.18 and 775.80 is: 1,164.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,871.64 : 2,808.18 = 775.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,871.64/2,808.18 = 775.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,871.64x = 2,808.18 × 775.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,871.64x = 2,178,586.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,178,586.04/1,871.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.00

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