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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.56, 2,788.38 and 762.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.56, 2,788.38 and 762.96 is: 1,144.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.56 : 2,788.38 = 762.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.56/2,788.38 = 762.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.56x = 2,788.38 × 762.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.56x = 2,127,422.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,127,422.40/1,858.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.66

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