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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.69, 2,795.93 and 768.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.69, 2,795.93 and 768.05 is: 1,152.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.69 : 2,795.93 = 768.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.69/2,795.93 = 768.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.69x = 2,795.93 × 768.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.69x = 2,147,396.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,147,396.22/1,863.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.23

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