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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.54, 2,794.23 and 768.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.54, 2,794.23 and 768.66 is: 1,152.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.54 : 2,794.23 = 768.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.54/2,794.23 = 768.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.54x = 2,794.23 × 768.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.54x = 2,147,812.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,147,812.83/1,863.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.54

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