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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,943.30, 2,916.12 and 773.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,943.30, 2,916.12 and 773.09 is: 1,160.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,943.30 : 2,916.12 = 773.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,943.30/2,916.12 = 773.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,943.30x = 2,916.12 × 773.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,943.30x = 2,254,423.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254,423.21/1,943.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.10

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