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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,861.38, 2,791.98 and 766.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,861.38, 2,791.98 and 766.62 is: 1,149.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,861.38 : 2,791.98 = 766.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,861.38/2,791.98 = 766.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,861.38x = 2,791.98 × 766.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,861.38x = 2,140,387.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,140,387.71/1,861.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.89

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