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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,942.63, 2,913.48 and 772.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,942.63, 2,913.48 and 772.13 is: 1,158.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,942.63 : 2,913.48 = 772.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,942.63/2,913.48 = 772.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,942.63x = 2,913.48 × 772.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,942.63x = 2,249,570.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,249,570.75/1,942.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.00

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