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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,865.39, 2,795.66 and 768.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,865.39, 2,795.66 and 768.65 is: 1,151.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,865.39 : 2,795.66 = 768.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,865.39/2,795.66 = 768.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,865.39x = 2,795.66 × 768.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,865.39x = 2,148,880.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,148,880.22/1,865.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.97

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