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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,862.19, 2,793.68 and 766.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,862.19, 2,793.68 and 766.55 is: 1,149.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,862.19 : 2,793.68 = 766.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,862.19/2,793.68 = 766.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,862.19x = 2,793.68 × 766.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,862.19x = 2,141,477.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,141,477.60/1,862.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.98

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