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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,942.44, 2,911.68 and 773.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,942.44, 2,911.68 and 773.27 is: 1,159.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,942.44 : 2,911.68 = 773.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,942.44/2,911.68 = 773.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,942.44x = 2,911.68 × 773.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,942.44x = 2,251,502.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,251,502.96/1,942.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.11

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