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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.22, 2,786.87 and 762.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.22, 2,786.87 and 762.89 is: 1,144.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.22 : 2,786.87 = 762.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.22/2,786.87 = 762.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.22x = 2,786.87 × 762.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.22x = 2,126,075.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,126,075.25/1,858.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.15

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