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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,834.76, 2,752.59 and 859.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,834.76, 2,752.59 and 859.73 is: 1,289.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,834.76 : 2,752.59 = 859.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,834.76/2,752.59 = 859.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,834.76x = 2,752.59 × 859.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,834.76x = 2,366,470.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,366,470.44/1,834.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.80

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