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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.15, 2,794.77 and 766.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.15, 2,794.77 and 766.77 is: 1,150.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.15 : 2,794.77 = 766.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.15/2,794.77 = 766.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.15x = 2,794.77 × 766.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.15x = 2,142,945.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142,945.79/1,863.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.17

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