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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,861.80, 2,792.70 and 765.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,861.80, 2,792.70 and 765.80 is: 1,148.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,861.80 : 2,792.70 = 765.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,861.80/2,792.70 = 765.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,861.80x = 2,792.70 × 765.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,861.80x = 2,138,649.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,649.66/1,861.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.70

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