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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,860.63, 2,792.02 and 834.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,860.63, 2,792.02 and 834.63 is: 1,252.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,860.63 : 2,792.02 = 834.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,860.63/2,792.02 = 834.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,860.63x = 2,792.02 × 834.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,860.63x = 2,330,303.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,330,303.65/1,860.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.43

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