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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.20, 2,763.84 and 868.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.20, 2,763.84 and 868.32 is: 1,302.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.20 : 2,763.84 = 868.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.20/2,763.84 = 868.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.20x = 2,763.84 × 868.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.20x = 2,399,897.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,399,897.55/1,843.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.03

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