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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,860.69, 2,791.94 and 765.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,860.69, 2,791.94 and 765.97 is: 1,149.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,860.69 : 2,791.94 = 765.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,860.69/2,791.94 = 765.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,860.69x = 2,791.94 × 765.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,860.69x = 2,138,542.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,542.28/1,860.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.33

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