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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.38, 2,780.48 and 865.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.38, 2,780.48 and 865.46 is: 1,298.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.38 : 2,780.48 = 865.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.38/2,780.48 = 865.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.38x = 2,780.48 × 865.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.38x = 2,406,394.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,406,394.22/1,853.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.38

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