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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,885.48, 2,828.72 and 775.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,885.48, 2,828.72 and 775.24 is: 1,163.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,885.48 : 2,828.72 = 775.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,885.48/2,828.72 = 775.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,885.48x = 2,828.72 × 775.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,885.48x = 2,192,936.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,192,936.89/1,885.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.07

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