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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,945.02, 2,917.14 and 774.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,945.02, 2,917.14 and 774.66 is: 1,161.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,945.02 : 2,917.14 = 774.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,945.02/2,917.14 = 774.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,945.02x = 2,917.14 × 774.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,945.02x = 2,259,791.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,259,791.67/1,945.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.83

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