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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.54, 2,764.83 and 868.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.54, 2,764.83 and 868.66 is: 1,302.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.54 : 2,764.83 = 868.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.54/2,764.83 = 868.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.54x = 2,764.83 × 868.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.54x = 2,401,697.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,401,697.23/1,843.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.76

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