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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,944.70, 2,917.23 and 774.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,944.70, 2,917.23 and 774.42 is: 1,161.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,944.70 : 2,917.23 = 774.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,944.70/2,917.23 = 774.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,944.70x = 2,917.23 × 774.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,944.70x = 2,259,162.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,259,162.85/1,944.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.70

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