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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864.68, 2,796.72 and 768.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864.68, 2,796.72 and 768.64 is: 1,152.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864.68 : 2,796.72 = 768.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864.68/2,796.72 = 768.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864.68x = 2,796.72 × 768.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864.68x = 2,149,670.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,149,670.86/1,864.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.84

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