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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,860.35, 2,791.80 and 764.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,860.35, 2,791.80 and 764.71 is: 1,147.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,860.35 : 2,791.80 = 764.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,860.35/2,791.80 = 764.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,860.35x = 2,791.80 × 764.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,860.35x = 2,134,910.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,134,910.40/1,860.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.59

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