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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,861.29, 2,790.86 and 764.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,861.29, 2,790.86 and 764.42 is: 1,146.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,861.29 : 2,790.86 = 764.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,861.29/2,790.86 = 764.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,861.29x = 2,790.86 × 764.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,861.29x = 2,133,371.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,133,371.42/1,861.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.18

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