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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,866.51, 2,799.90 and 770.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,866.51, 2,799.90 and 770.94 is: 1,156.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,866.51 : 2,799.90 = 770.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,866.51/2,799.90 = 770.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,866.51x = 2,799.90 × 770.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,866.51x = 2,158,554.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,158,554.91/1,866.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.47

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