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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.59, 2,779.93 and 865.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.59, 2,779.93 and 865.78 is: 1,298.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.59 : 2,779.93 = 865.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.59/2,779.93 = 865.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.59x = 2,779.93 × 865.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.59x = 2,406,807.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,406,807.80/1,853.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.46

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