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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,856.93, 2,782.96 and 760.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,856.93, 2,782.96 and 760.03 is: 1,139.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,856.93 : 2,782.96 = 760.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,856.93/2,782.96 = 760.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,856.93x = 2,782.96 × 760.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,856.93x = 2,115,124.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,115,124.23/1,856.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.05

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