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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864.58, 2,796.93 and 769.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864.58, 2,796.93 and 769.04 is: 1,153.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864.58 : 2,796.93 = 769.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864.58/2,796.93 = 769.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864.58x = 2,796.93 × 769.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864.58x = 2,150,937.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,150,937.06/1,864.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.58

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