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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,866.57, 2,799.72 and 770.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,866.57, 2,799.72 and 770.91 is: 1,156.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,866.57 : 2,799.72 = 770.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,866.57/2,799.72 = 770.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,866.57x = 2,799.72 × 770.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,866.57x = 2,158,332.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,158,332.15/1,866.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.31

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