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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.67, 2,788.01 and 763.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.67, 2,788.01 and 763.14 is: 1,144.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.67 : 2,788.01 = 763.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.67/2,788.01 = 763.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.67x = 2,788.01 × 763.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.67x = 2,127,641.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,127,641.95/1,858.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.71

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