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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.47, 2,784.83 and 761.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.47, 2,784.83 and 761.91 is: 1,141.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.47 : 2,784.83 = 761.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.47/2,784.83 = 761.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.47x = 2,784.83 × 761.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.47x = 2,121,786.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,121,786.02/1,858.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.68

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