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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,874.30, 2,809.40 and 777.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,874.30, 2,809.40 and 777.96 is: 1,166.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,874.30 : 2,809.40 = 777.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,874.30/2,809.40 = 777.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,874.30x = 2,809.40 × 777.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,874.30x = 2,185,600.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,185,600.82/1,874.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.09

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