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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,871.65, 2,806.26 and 775.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,871.65, 2,806.26 and 775.72 is: 1,163.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,871.65 : 2,806.26 = 775.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,871.65/2,806.26 = 775.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,871.65x = 2,806.26 × 775.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,871.65x = 2,176,872.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,176,872.01/1,871.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.08

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