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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,830.52, 2,746.68 and 856.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,830.52, 2,746.68 and 856.69 is: 1,285.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,830.52 : 2,746.68 = 856.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,830.52/2,746.68 = 856.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,830.52x = 2,746.68 × 856.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,830.52x = 2,353,053.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,353,053.29/1,830.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.46

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