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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,862.22, 2,793.33 and 766.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,862.22, 2,793.33 and 766.29 is: 1,149.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,862.22 : 2,793.33 = 766.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,862.22/2,793.33 = 766.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,862.22x = 2,793.33 × 766.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,862.22x = 2,140,500.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,140,500.85/1,862.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.44

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