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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,944.47, 2,917.02 and 774.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,944.47, 2,917.02 and 774.47 is: 1,161.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,944.47 : 2,917.02 = 774.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,944.47/2,917.02 = 774.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,944.47x = 2,917.02 × 774.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,944.47x = 2,259,144.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,259,144.48/1,944.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.83

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