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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,929.68, 2,895.08 and 775.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,929.68, 2,895.08 and 775.36 is: 1,163.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,929.68 : 2,895.08 = 775.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,929.68/2,895.08 = 775.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,929.68x = 2,895.08 × 775.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,929.68x = 2,244,729.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244,729.23/1,929.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.27

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