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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,871.92, 2,808.90 and 777.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,871.92, 2,808.90 and 777.04 is: 1,165.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,871.92 : 2,808.90 = 777.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,871.92/2,808.90 = 777.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,871.92x = 2,808.90 × 777.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,871.92x = 2,182,609.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,182,609.73/1,871.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.97

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