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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.14, 2,792.21 and 887.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.14, 2,792.21 and 887.09 is: 1,329.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.14 : 2,792.21 = 887.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.14/2,792.21 = 887.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.14x = 2,792.21 × 887.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.14x = 2,476,923.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,476,923.17/1,863.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.44

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