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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864.23, 2,792.06 and 1,040.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864.23, 2,792.06 and 1,040.68 is: 1,558.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864.23 : 2,792.06 = 1,040.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864.23/2,792.06 = 1,040.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864.23x = 2,792.06 × 1,040.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864.23x = 2,905,621.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,905,621.84/1,864.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.62

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