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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,800.28, 2,700.69 and 875.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,800.28, 2,700.69 and 875.26 is: 1,313.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,800.28 : 2,700.69 = 875.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,800.28/2,700.69 = 875.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,800.28x = 2,700.69 × 875.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,800.28x = 2,363,805.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,363,805.93/1,800.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.02

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