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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,862.63, 2,793.95 and 767.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,862.63, 2,793.95 and 767.08 is: 1,150.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,862.63 : 2,793.95 = 767.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,862.63/2,793.95 = 767.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,862.63x = 2,793.95 × 767.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,862.63x = 2,143,183.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,143,183.17/1,862.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.62

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