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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,926.48, 2,890.26 and 773.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,926.48, 2,890.26 and 773.04 is: 1,159.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,926.48 : 2,890.26 = 773.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,926.48/2,890.26 = 773.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,926.48x = 2,890.26 × 773.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,926.48x = 2,234,286.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,234,286.59/1,926.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.78

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