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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,867.05, 2,799.46 and 770.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,867.05, 2,799.46 and 770.82 is: 1,155.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,867.05 : 2,799.46 = 770.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,867.05/2,799.46 = 770.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,867.05x = 2,799.46 × 770.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,867.05x = 2,157,870.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,157,870.22/1,867.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.76

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