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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.59, 2,788.49 and 884.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.59, 2,788.49 and 884.57 is: 1,327.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.59 : 2,788.49 = 884.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.59/2,788.49 = 884.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.59x = 2,788.49 × 884.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.59x = 2,466,602.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,466,602.87/1,858.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.14

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