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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,934.02, 2,901.30 and 779.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,934.02, 2,901.30 and 779.50 is: 1,169.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,934.02 : 2,901.30 = 779.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,934.02/2,901.30 = 779.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,934.02x = 2,901.30 × 779.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,934.02x = 2,261,563.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261,563.35/1,934.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.36

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