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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863, 2,794.86 and 837

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863, 2,794.86 and 837 is: 1,255.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863 : 2,794.86 = 837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863/2,794.86 = 837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863x = 2,794.86 × 837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863x = 2,339,297.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,339,297.82/1,863
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.66

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