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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,885.83, 2,828.72 and 775.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,885.83, 2,828.72 and 775.02 is: 1,162.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,885.83 : 2,828.72 = 775.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,885.83/2,828.72 = 775.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,885.83x = 2,828.72 × 775.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,885.83x = 2,192,310.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,192,310.70/1,885.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.52

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