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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864.38, 2,796.48 and 769.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864.38, 2,796.48 and 769.62 is: 1,154.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864.38 : 2,796.48 = 769.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864.38/2,796.48 = 769.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864.38x = 2,796.48 × 769.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864.38x = 2,152,226.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,226.94/1,864.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.39

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