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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,859.81, 2,790.80 and 833.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,859.81, 2,790.80 and 833.81 is: 1,251.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,859.81 : 2,790.80 = 833.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,859.81/2,790.80 = 833.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,859.81x = 2,790.80 × 833.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,859.81x = 2,327,006.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,327,006.01/1,859.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.20

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