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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,857.55, 2,784.78 and 869.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,857.55, 2,784.78 and 869.85 is: 1,304.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,857.55 : 2,784.78 = 869.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,857.55/2,784.78 = 869.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,857.55x = 2,784.78 × 869.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,857.55x = 2,422,350.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,422,350.02/1,857.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.06

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