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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.70, 2,796.23 and 767.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.70, 2,796.23 and 767.45 is: 1,151.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.70 : 2,796.23 = 767.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.70/2,796.23 = 767.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.70x = 2,796.23 × 767.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.70x = 2,145,975.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145,975.62/1,863.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.46

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