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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,783.13, 2,672.91 and 858.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,783.13, 2,672.91 and 858.42 is: 1,286.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,783.13 : 2,672.91 = 858.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,783.13/2,672.91 = 858.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,783.13x = 2,672.91 × 858.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,783.13x = 2,294,479.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,294,479.40/1,783.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.77

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