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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.78, 2,769.36 and 872.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.78, 2,769.36 and 872.04 is: 1,308.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.78 : 2,769.36 = 872.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.78/2,769.36 = 872.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.78x = 2,769.36 × 872.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.78x = 2,414,992.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,414,992.69/1,845.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.39

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