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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,865.78, 2,799.96 and 770.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,865.78, 2,799.96 and 770.14 is: 1,155.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,865.78 : 2,799.96 = 770.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,865.78/2,799.96 = 770.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,865.78x = 2,799.96 × 770.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,865.78x = 2,156,361.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,156,361.81/1,865.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.74

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