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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,856.97, 2,785.83 and 761.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,856.97, 2,785.83 and 761.42 is: 1,142.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,856.97 : 2,785.83 = 761.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,856.97/2,785.83 = 761.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,856.97x = 2,785.83 × 761.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,856.97x = 2,121,172.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,121,172.75/1,856.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.28

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