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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.26, 2,795.22 and 767.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.26, 2,795.22 and 767.01 is: 1,150.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.26 : 2,795.22 = 767.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.26/2,795.22 = 767.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.26x = 2,795.22 × 767.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.26x = 2,143,961.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,143,961.69/1,863.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.65

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