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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.48, 2,766.98 and 870.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.48, 2,766.98 and 870.68 is: 1,306.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.48 : 2,766.98 = 870.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.48/2,766.98 = 870.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.48x = 2,766.98 × 870.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.48x = 2,409,154.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,409,154.15/1,844.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.14

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