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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,942.65, 2,912.25 and 773.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,942.65, 2,912.25 and 773.47 is: 1,159.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,942.65 : 2,912.25 = 773.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,942.65/2,912.25 = 773.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,942.65x = 2,912.25 × 773.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,942.65x = 2,252,538.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252,538.01/1,942.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.52

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