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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.44, 2,766 and 871.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.44, 2,766 and 871.28 is: 1,305.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.44 : 2,766 = 871.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.44/2,766 = 871.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.44x = 2,766 × 871.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.44x = 2,409,960.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,409,960.48/1,845.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.90

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