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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,943.74, 2,913.98 and 773.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,943.74, 2,913.98 and 773.01 is: 1,158.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,943.74 : 2,913.98 = 773.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,943.74/2,913.98 = 773.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,943.74x = 2,913.98 × 773.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,943.74x = 2,252,535.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252,535.68/1,943.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.87

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