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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.15, 2,764.81 and 856.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.15, 2,764.81 and 856.89 is: 1,285.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.15 : 2,764.81 = 856.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.15/2,764.81 = 856.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.15x = 2,764.81 × 856.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.15x = 2,369,133.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,369,133.76/1,843.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.37

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