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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864.80, 2,794.77 and 767.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864.80, 2,794.77 and 767.93 is: 1,150.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864.80 : 2,794.77 = 767.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864.80/2,794.77 = 767.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864.80x = 2,794.77 × 767.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864.80x = 2,146,187.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,187.73/1,864.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.89

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