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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,862.25, 2,790.95 and 767.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,862.25, 2,790.95 and 767.44 is: 1,150.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,862.25 : 2,790.95 = 767.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,862.25/2,790.95 = 767.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,862.25x = 2,790.95 × 767.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,862.25x = 2,141,868.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,141,868.88/1,862.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.15

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