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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.97, 2,768.06 and 870.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.97, 2,768.06 and 870.94 is: 1,306.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.97 : 2,768.06 = 870.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.97/2,768.06 = 870.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.97x = 2,768.06 × 870.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.97x = 2,410,814.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,410,814.18/1,844.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.70

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