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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,861.47, 2,792.79 and 766.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,861.47, 2,792.79 and 766.35 is: 1,149.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,861.47 : 2,792.79 = 766.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,861.47/2,792.79 = 766.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,861.47x = 2,792.79 × 766.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,861.47x = 2,140,254.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,140,254.62/1,861.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.77

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