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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,931.52, 2,897.68 and 777.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,931.52, 2,897.68 and 777.36 is: 1,166.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,931.52 : 2,897.68 = 777.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,931.52/2,897.68 = 777.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,931.52x = 2,897.68 × 777.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,931.52x = 2,252,540.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252,540.52/1,931.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.20

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