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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,932.56, 2,897.22 and 779.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,932.56, 2,897.22 and 779.12 is: 1,168.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,932.56 : 2,897.22 = 779.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,932.56/2,897.22 = 779.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,932.56x = 2,897.22 × 779.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,932.56x = 2,257,282.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,257,282.05/1,932.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.03

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