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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,862.63, 2,794.29 and 766.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,862.63, 2,794.29 and 766.39 is: 1,149.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,862.63 : 2,794.29 = 766.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,862.63/2,794.29 = 766.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,862.63x = 2,794.29 × 766.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,862.63x = 2,141,512.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,141,512.08/1,862.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.73

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