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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,873.52, 2,809.53 and 777.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,873.52, 2,809.53 and 777.14 is: 1,165.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,873.52 : 2,809.53 = 777.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,873.52/2,809.53 = 777.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,873.52x = 2,809.53 × 777.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,873.52x = 2,183,398.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,183,398.14/1,873.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.40

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