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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,862.58, 2,794.19 and 766.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,862.58, 2,794.19 and 766.65 is: 1,150.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,862.58 : 2,794.19 = 766.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,862.58/2,794.19 = 766.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,862.58x = 2,794.19 × 766.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,862.58x = 2,142,161.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142,161.93/1,862.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.10

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