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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,852.35, 2,776.91 and 864.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,852.35, 2,776.91 and 864.96 is: 1,296.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,852.35 : 2,776.91 = 864.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,852.35/2,776.91 = 864.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,852.35x = 2,776.91 × 864.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,852.35x = 2,401,911.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,401,911.75/1,852.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.68

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