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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,933.48, 2,901.74 and 780.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,933.48, 2,901.74 and 780.04 is: 1,170.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,933.48 : 2,901.74 = 780.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,933.48/2,901.74 = 780.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,933.48x = 2,901.74 × 780.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,933.48x = 2,263,473.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,263,473.27/1,933.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.67

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