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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,862.22, 2,794.01 and 766.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,862.22, 2,794.01 and 766.66 is: 1,150.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,862.22 : 2,794.01 = 766.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,862.22/2,794.01 = 766.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,862.22x = 2,794.01 × 766.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,862.22x = 2,142,055.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142,055.71/1,862.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.27

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