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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,860.84, 2,792.07 and 764.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,860.84, 2,792.07 and 764.91 is: 1,147.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,860.84 : 2,792.07 = 764.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,860.84/2,792.07 = 764.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,860.84x = 2,792.07 × 764.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,860.84x = 2,135,682.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,682.26/1,860.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.70

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