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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,872.09, 2,809.41 and 776.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,872.09, 2,809.41 and 776.48 is: 1,165.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,872.09 : 2,809.41 = 776.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,872.09/2,809.41 = 776.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,872.09x = 2,809.41 × 776.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,872.09x = 2,181,436.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,181,436.63/1,872.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.24

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