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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,865.41, 2,796.46 and 769.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,865.41, 2,796.46 and 769.07 is: 1,152.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,865.41 : 2,796.46 = 769.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,865.41/2,796.46 = 769.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,865.41x = 2,796.46 × 769.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,865.41x = 2,150,673.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,150,673.49/1,865.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.92

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