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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,857, 2,783.95 and 762.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,857, 2,783.95 and 762.15 is: 1,142.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,857 : 2,783.95 = 762.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,857/2,783.95 = 762.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,857x = 2,783.95 × 762.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,857x = 2,121,785.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,121,785.59/1,857
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.59

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