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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,792.68, 2,688.06 and 766.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,792.68, 2,688.06 and 766.12 is: 1,148.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,792.68 : 2,688.06 = 766.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,792.68/2,688.06 = 766.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,792.68x = 2,688.06 × 766.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,792.68x = 2,059,376.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,376.53/1,792.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.77

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