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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,854.02, 4,280.69 and 773.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,854.02, 4,280.69 and 773.90 is: 1,160.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,854.02 : 4,280.69 = 773.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,854.02/4,280.69 = 773.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,854.02x = 4,280.69 × 773.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,854.02x = 3,312,804.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312,804.59/2,854.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.75

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