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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.72, 2,769.39 and 871.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.72, 2,769.39 and 871.56 is: 1,307.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.72 : 2,769.39 = 871.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.72/2,769.39 = 871.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.72x = 2,769.39 × 871.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.72x = 2,413,689.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413,689.55/1,845.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.72

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