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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,865.01, 2,797.50 and 769.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,865.01, 2,797.50 and 769.34 is: 1,154.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,865.01 : 2,797.50 = 769.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,865.01/2,797.50 = 769.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,865.01x = 2,797.50 × 769.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,865.01x = 2,152,230.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,230.57/1,865.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.01

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