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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,925.06, 2,887.73 and 770.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,925.06, 2,887.73 and 770.81 is: 1,156.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,925.06 : 2,887.73 = 770.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,925.06/2,887.73 = 770.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,925.06x = 2,887.73 × 770.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,925.06x = 2,225,900.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225,900.31/1,925.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.27

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