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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,862.97, 2,795.04 and 767.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,862.97, 2,795.04 and 767.85 is: 1,152.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,862.97 : 2,795.04 = 767.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,862.97/2,795.04 = 767.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,862.97x = 2,795.04 × 767.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,862.97x = 2,146,171.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,171.46/1,862.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.02

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