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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,885.29, 2,828.34 and 774.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,885.29, 2,828.34 and 774.71 is: 1,162.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,885.29 : 2,828.34 = 774.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,885.29/2,828.34 = 774.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,885.29x = 2,828.34 × 774.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,885.29x = 2,191,139.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,191,139.75/1,885.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.23

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