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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.60, 2,769.48 and 871.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.60, 2,769.48 and 871.20 is: 1,307.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.60 : 2,769.48 = 871.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.60/2,769.48 = 871.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.60x = 2,769.48 × 871.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.60x = 2,412,770.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,412,770.98/1,845.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.31

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