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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,888.49, 2,833.08 and 777.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,888.49, 2,833.08 and 777.71 is: 1,166.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,888.49 : 2,833.08 = 777.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,888.49/2,833.08 = 777.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,888.49x = 2,833.08 × 777.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,888.49x = 2,203,314.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,314.65/1,888.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.71

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