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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.82, 2,795.94 and 876.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.82, 2,795.94 and 876.12 is: 1,314.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.82 : 2,795.94 = 876.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.82/2,795.94 = 876.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.82x = 2,795.94 × 876.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.82x = 2,449,578.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,449,578.95/1,863.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.28

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