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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,943.91, 2,915.79 and 773.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,943.91, 2,915.79 and 773.87 is: 1,160.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,943.91 : 2,915.79 = 773.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,943.91/2,915.79 = 773.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,943.91x = 2,915.79 × 773.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,943.91x = 2,256,427.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,256,427.83/1,943.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.77

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