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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,800.51, 2,696.85 and 874.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,800.51, 2,696.85 and 874.12 is: 1,309.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,800.51 : 2,696.85 = 874.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,800.51/2,696.85 = 874.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,800.51x = 2,696.85 × 874.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,800.51x = 2,357,363.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,357,363.78/1,800.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.28

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