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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,933.72, 2,901.90 and 779.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,933.72, 2,901.90 and 779.56 is: 1,169.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,933.72 : 2,901.90 = 779.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,933.72/2,901.90 = 779.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,933.72x = 2,901.90 × 779.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,933.72x = 2,262,205.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,262,205.16/1,933.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.87

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