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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864.85, 2,797.26 and 768.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864.85, 2,797.26 and 768.44 is: 1,152.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864.85 : 2,797.26 = 768.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864.85/2,797.26 = 768.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864.85x = 2,797.26 × 768.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864.85x = 2,149,526.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,149,526.47/1,864.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.65

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