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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864.91, 2,798.09 and 769.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864.91, 2,798.09 and 769.01 is: 1,153.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864.91 : 2,798.09 = 769.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864.91/2,798.09 = 769.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864.91x = 2,798.09 × 769.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864.91x = 2,151,764.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151,764.30/1,864.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.82

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