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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.08, 2,793.62 and 766.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.08, 2,793.62 and 766.22 is: 1,148.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.08 : 2,793.62 = 766.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.08/2,793.62 = 766.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.08x = 2,793.62 × 766.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.08x = 2,140,527.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,140,527.52/1,863.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.92

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