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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,792.50, 2,689.83 and 766.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,792.50, 2,689.83 and 766.50 is: 1,150.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,792.50 : 2,689.83 = 766.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,792.50/2,689.83 = 766.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,792.50x = 2,689.83 × 766.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,792.50x = 2,061,754.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061,754.70/1,792.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.21

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