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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864.10, 2,794.12 and 768.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864.10, 2,794.12 and 768.17 is: 1,151.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864.10 : 2,794.12 = 768.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864.10/2,794.12 = 768.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864.10x = 2,794.12 × 768.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864.10x = 2,146,359.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,359.16/1,864.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.42

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