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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,929.13, 2,893.82 and 774.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,929.13, 2,893.82 and 774.88 is: 1,162.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,929.13 : 2,893.82 = 774.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,929.13/2,893.82 = 774.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,929.13x = 2,893.82 × 774.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,929.13x = 2,242,363.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,242,363.24/1,929.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.37

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