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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,943.54, 2,916.50 and 773.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,943.54, 2,916.50 and 773.34 is: 1,160.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,943.54 : 2,916.50 = 773.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,943.54/2,916.50 = 773.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,943.54x = 2,916.50 × 773.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,943.54x = 2,255,442.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,255,442.24/1,943.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.48

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