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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,943.66, 2,913.32 and 773.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,943.66, 2,913.32 and 773.36 is: 1,159.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,943.66 : 2,913.32 = 773.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,943.66/2,913.32 = 773.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,943.66x = 2,913.32 × 773.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,943.66x = 2,253,045.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,253,045.16/1,943.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.18

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