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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,926.78, 2,890.20 and 772.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,926.78, 2,890.20 and 772.50 is: 1,158.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,926.78 : 2,890.20 = 772.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,926.78/2,890.20 = 772.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,926.78x = 2,890.20 × 772.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,926.78x = 2,232,679.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,232,679.50/1,926.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.76

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