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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.51, 2,795.26 and 767.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.51, 2,795.26 and 767.27 is: 1,150.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.51 : 2,795.26 = 767.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.51/2,795.26 = 767.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.51x = 2,795.26 × 767.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.51x = 2,144,725.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,144,725.65/1,863.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.91

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