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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.61, 2,783.45 and 868.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.61, 2,783.45 and 868.16 is: 1,302.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.61 : 2,783.45 = 868.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.61/2,783.45 = 868.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.61x = 2,783.45 × 868.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.61x = 2,416,468.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,416,468.21/1,855.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.25

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