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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,865.60, 2,796.34 and 769.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,865.60, 2,796.34 and 769.36 is: 1,153.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,865.60 : 2,796.34 = 769.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,865.60/2,796.34 = 769.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,865.60x = 2,796.34 × 769.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,865.60x = 2,151,392.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151,392.14/1,865.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.19

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