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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,860.15, 2,788.62 and 819.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,860.15, 2,788.62 and 819.36 is: 1,228.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,860.15 : 2,788.62 = 819.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,860.15/2,788.62 = 819.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,860.15x = 2,788.62 × 819.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,860.15x = 2,284,870.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,870.62/1,860.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.33

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