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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,862.97, 2,794.84 and 767.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,862.97, 2,794.84 and 767.41 is: 1,151.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,862.97 : 2,794.84 = 767.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,862.97/2,794.84 = 767.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,862.97x = 2,794.84 × 767.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,862.97x = 2,144,779.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,144,779.26/1,862.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.27

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