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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.34, 2,920.60 and 776.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.34, 2,920.60 and 776.62 is: 1,164.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.34 : 2,920.60 = 776.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.34/2,920.60 = 776.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.34x = 2,920.60 × 776.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.34x = 2,268,196.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,268,196.37/1,947.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.77

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