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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,866.58, 2,797.73 and 769.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,866.58, 2,797.73 and 769.59 is: 1,153.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,866.58 : 2,797.73 = 769.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,866.58/2,797.73 = 769.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,866.58x = 2,797.73 × 769.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,866.58x = 2,153,104.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,153,104.07/1,866.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.50

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