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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,941.54, 2,913.50 and 771.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,941.54, 2,913.50 and 771.33 is: 1,157.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,941.54 : 2,913.50 = 771.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,941.54/2,913.50 = 771.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,941.54x = 2,913.50 × 771.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,941.54x = 2,247,269.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,247,269.96/1,941.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.47

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