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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,840.80, 2,761.74 and 867

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,840.80, 2,761.74 and 867 is: 1,300.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,840.80 : 2,761.74 = 867 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,840.80/2,761.74 = 867/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,840.80x = 2,761.74 × 867
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,840.80x = 2,394,428.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,394,428.58/1,840.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.75

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