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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.56, 2,788.32 and 763.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.56, 2,788.32 and 763.68 is: 1,145.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.56 : 2,788.32 = 763.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.56/2,788.32 = 763.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.56x = 2,788.32 × 763.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.56x = 2,129,384.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,129,384.22/1,858.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.72

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