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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,866.61, 2,800.05 and 770.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,866.61, 2,800.05 and 770.68 is: 1,156.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,866.61 : 2,800.05 = 770.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,866.61/2,800.05 = 770.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,866.61x = 2,800.05 × 770.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,866.61x = 2,157,942.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,157,942.53/1,866.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.08

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