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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,873.45, 2,809.91 and 778.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,873.45, 2,809.91 and 778.06 is: 1,166.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,873.45 : 2,809.91 = 778.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,873.45/2,809.91 = 778.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,873.45x = 2,809.91 × 778.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,873.45x = 2,186,274.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,186,274.68/1,873.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.98

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