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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,862.72, 2,794.76 and 767.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,862.72, 2,794.76 and 767.16 is: 1,151.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,862.72 : 2,794.76 = 767.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,862.72/2,794.76 = 767.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,862.72x = 2,794.76 × 767.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,862.72x = 2,144,024.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,144,024.25/1,862.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.02

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