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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,872.39, 2,806.90 and 776.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,872.39, 2,806.90 and 776.05 is: 1,163.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,872.39 : 2,806.90 = 776.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,872.39/2,806.90 = 776.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,872.39x = 2,806.90 × 776.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,872.39x = 2,178,294.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,178,294.75/1,872.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.38

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