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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.08, 2,795.31 and 767.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.08, 2,795.31 and 767.54 is: 1,151.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.08 : 2,795.31 = 767.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.08/2,795.31 = 767.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.08x = 2,795.31 × 767.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.08x = 2,145,519.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145,519.23/1,863.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.60

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