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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,926.81, 2,888.60 and 771.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,926.81, 2,888.60 and 771.93 is: 1,157.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,926.81 : 2,888.60 = 771.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,926.81/2,888.60 = 771.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,926.81x = 2,888.60 × 771.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,926.81x = 2,229,793.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,229,793.14/1,926.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.25

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