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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,861.47, 2,791.17 and 766.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,861.47, 2,791.17 and 766.59 is: 1,149.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,861.47 : 2,791.17 = 766.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,861.47/2,791.17 = 766.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,861.47x = 2,791.17 × 766.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,861.47x = 2,139,683.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,139,683.01/1,861.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.46

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