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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,927.88, 2,891.95 and 773.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,927.88, 2,891.95 and 773.63 is: 1,160.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,927.88 : 2,891.95 = 773.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,927.88/2,891.95 = 773.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,927.88x = 2,891.95 × 773.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,927.88x = 2,237,282.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,237,282.88/1,927.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.49

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