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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.63, 2,760.62 and 865.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.63, 2,760.62 and 865.98 is: 1,298.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.63 : 2,760.62 = 865.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.63/2,760.62 = 865.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.63x = 2,760.62 × 865.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.63x = 2,390,637.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390,637.38/1,841.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.11

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