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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,933.13, 2,899.83 and 778.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,933.13, 2,899.83 and 778.88 is: 1,168.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,933.13 : 2,899.83 = 778.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,933.13/2,899.83 = 778.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,933.13x = 2,899.83 × 778.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,933.13x = 2,258,605.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,258,605.09/1,933.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.37

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