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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.62, 2,794.74 and 767.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.62, 2,794.74 and 767.38 is: 1,150.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.62 : 2,794.74 = 767.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.62/2,794.74 = 767.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.62x = 2,794.74 × 767.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.62x = 2,144,627.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,144,627.58/1,863.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.79

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