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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,931.56, 2,895.72 and 778.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,931.56, 2,895.72 and 778.12 is: 1,166.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,931.56 : 2,895.72 = 778.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,931.56/2,895.72 = 778.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,931.56x = 2,895.72 × 778.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,931.56x = 2,253,217.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,253,217.65/1,931.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.53

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