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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,887.69, 2,830.60 and 776.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,887.69, 2,830.60 and 776.91 is: 1,164.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,887.69 : 2,830.60 = 776.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,887.69/2,830.60 = 776.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,887.69x = 2,830.60 × 776.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,887.69x = 2,199,121.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,199,121.45/1,887.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.98

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