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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,834.93, 2,752.80 and 860.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,834.93, 2,752.80 and 860.50 is: 1,290.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,834.93 : 2,752.80 = 860.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,834.93/2,752.80 = 860.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,834.93x = 2,752.80 × 860.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,834.93x = 2,368,784.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,368,784.40/1,834.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.94

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