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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,862.43, 2,793.63 and 766.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,862.43, 2,793.63 and 766.02 is: 1,149.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,862.43 : 2,793.63 = 766.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,862.43/2,793.63 = 766.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,862.43x = 2,793.63 × 766.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,862.43x = 2,139,976.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,139,976.45/1,862.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.02

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