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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,866.52, 2,797.35 and 769.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,866.52, 2,797.35 and 769.42 is: 1,153.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,866.52 : 2,797.35 = 769.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,866.52/2,797.35 = 769.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,866.52x = 2,797.35 × 769.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,866.52x = 2,152,337.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,337.04/1,866.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.13

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