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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.44, 2,787.97 and 762.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.44, 2,787.97 and 762.87 is: 1,144.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.44 : 2,787.97 = 762.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.44/2,787.97 = 762.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.44x = 2,787.97 × 762.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.44x = 2,126,852.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,126,852.97/1,858.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.43

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