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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,859.21, 2,788.86 and 762.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,859.21, 2,788.86 and 762.81 is: 1,144.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,859.21 : 2,788.86 = 762.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,859.21/2,788.86 = 762.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,859.21x = 2,788.86 × 762.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,859.21x = 2,127,362.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,127,362.70/1,859.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.23

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