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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,854.59, 2,781.43 and 866.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,854.59, 2,781.43 and 866.78 is: 1,299.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,854.59 : 2,781.43 = 866.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,854.59/2,781.43 = 866.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,854.59x = 2,781.43 × 866.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,854.59x = 2,410,887.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,410,887.90/1,854.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.96

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