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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864.52, 2,794.32 and 767.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864.52, 2,794.32 and 767.36 is: 1,150.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864.52 : 2,794.32 = 767.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864.52/2,794.32 = 767.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864.52x = 2,794.32 × 767.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864.52x = 2,144,249.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,144,249.40/1,864.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.03

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