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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,932.33, 2,898.50 and 778.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,932.33, 2,898.50 and 778.08 is: 1,167.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,932.33 : 2,898.50 = 778.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,932.33/2,898.50 = 778.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,932.33x = 2,898.50 × 778.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,932.33x = 2,255,260.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,255,260.99/1,932.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.12

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