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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.53, 2,779.84 and 865.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.53, 2,779.84 and 865.72 is: 1,298.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.53 : 2,779.84 = 865.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.53/2,779.84 = 865.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.53x = 2,779.84 × 865.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.53x = 2,406,557.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,406,557.22/1,853.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.37

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