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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.70, 2,766.20 and 856.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.70, 2,766.20 and 856.98 is: 1,285.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.70 : 2,766.20 = 856.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.70/2,766.20 = 856.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.70x = 2,766.20 × 856.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.70x = 2,370,573.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,370,573.79/1,843.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.77

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