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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,872.62, 2,807.56 and 776.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,872.62, 2,807.56 and 776.39 is: 1,164.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,872.62 : 2,807.56 = 776.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,872.62/2,807.56 = 776.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,872.62x = 2,807.56 × 776.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,872.62x = 2,179,748.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,179,748.44/1,872.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.01

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