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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,886.95, 2,829.12 and 776.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,886.95, 2,829.12 and 776.35 is: 1,163.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,886.95 : 2,829.12 = 776.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,886.95/2,829.12 = 776.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,886.95x = 2,829.12 × 776.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,886.95x = 2,196,387.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,196,387.31/1,886.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.99

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