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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.47, 2,768.81 and 871.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.47, 2,768.81 and 871.44 is: 1,307.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.47 : 2,768.81 = 871.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.47/2,768.81 = 871.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.47x = 2,768.81 × 871.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.47x = 2,412,847.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,412,847.43/1,845.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.45

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