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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864.66, 2,797.32 and 769.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864.66, 2,797.32 and 769.81 is: 1,154.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864.66 : 2,797.32 = 769.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864.66/2,797.32 = 769.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864.66x = 2,797.32 × 769.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864.66x = 2,153,404.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,153,404.91/1,864.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.85

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