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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.46, 2,793.84 and 767.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.46, 2,793.84 and 767.44 is: 1,150.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.46 : 2,793.84 = 767.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.46/2,793.84 = 767.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.46x = 2,793.84 × 767.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.46x = 2,144,104.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,144,104.57/1,863.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.60

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