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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,885.11, 2,826.54 and 774.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,885.11, 2,826.54 and 774.19 is: 1,160.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,885.11 : 2,826.54 = 774.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,885.11/2,826.54 = 774.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,885.11x = 2,826.54 × 774.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,885.11x = 2,188,279.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,279.00/1,885.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.82

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