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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.38, 2,793.72 and 766.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.38, 2,793.72 and 766.46 is: 1,149.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.38 : 2,793.72 = 766.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.38/2,793.72 = 766.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.38x = 2,793.72 × 766.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.38x = 2,141,274.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,141,274.63/1,863.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.13

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