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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,945.79, 2,918.87 and 775.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,945.79, 2,918.87 and 775.52 is: 1,163.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,945.79 : 2,918.87 = 775.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,945.79/2,918.87 = 775.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,945.79x = 2,918.87 × 775.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,945.79x = 2,263,642.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,263,642.06/1,945.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.35

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