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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,945.11, 2,917.58 and 775.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,945.11, 2,917.58 and 775.06 is: 1,162.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,945.11 : 2,917.58 = 775.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,945.11/2,917.58 = 775.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,945.11x = 2,917.58 × 775.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,945.11x = 2,261,299.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261,299.55/1,945.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.56

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