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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864.28, 2,796.98 and 769.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864.28, 2,796.98 and 769.08 is: 1,153.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864.28 : 2,796.98 = 769.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864.28/2,796.98 = 769.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864.28x = 2,796.98 × 769.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864.28x = 2,151,101.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151,101.38/1,864.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.85

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