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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,926.94, 2,890.42 and 772.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,926.94, 2,890.42 and 772.70 is: 1,159.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,926.94 : 2,890.42 = 772.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,926.94/2,890.42 = 772.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,926.94x = 2,890.42 × 772.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,926.94x = 2,233,427.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,233,427.53/1,926.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.05

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