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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.55, 2,762.73 and 868.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.55, 2,762.73 and 868.74 is: 1,303.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.55 : 2,762.73 = 868.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.55/2,762.73 = 868.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.55x = 2,762.73 × 868.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.55x = 2,400,083.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,400,083.70/1,841.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.30

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