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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864.44, 2,796.08 and 678.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864.44, 2,796.08 and 678.34 is: 1,017.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864.44 : 2,796.08 = 678.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864.44/2,796.08 = 678.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864.44x = 2,796.08 × 678.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864.44x = 1,896,692.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,896,692.91/1,864.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.30

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