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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.33, 2,795.46 and 875.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.33, 2,795.46 and 875.96 is: 1,314.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.33 : 2,795.46 = 875.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.33/2,795.46 = 875.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.33x = 2,795.46 × 875.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.33x = 2,448,711.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,448,711.14/1,863.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.16

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