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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.69, 2,763.33 and 855.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.69, 2,763.33 and 855.17 is: 1,281.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.69 : 2,763.33 = 855.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.69/2,763.33 = 855.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.69x = 2,763.33 × 855.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.69x = 2,363,116.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,363,116.92/1,843.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.73

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