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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,865.08, 2,798.31 and 769.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,865.08, 2,798.31 and 769.54 is: 1,154.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,865.08 : 2,798.31 = 769.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,865.08/2,798.31 = 769.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,865.08x = 2,798.31 × 769.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,865.08x = 2,153,411.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,153,411.48/1,865.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.59

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