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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.49, 2,788.45 and 871.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.49, 2,788.45 and 871.85 is: 1,308.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.49 : 2,788.45 = 871.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.49/2,788.45 = 871.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.49x = 2,788.45 × 871.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.49x = 2,431,094.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,431,094.01/1,858.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.10

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