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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864.59, 2,797.91 and 1,134.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864.59, 2,797.91 and 1,134.68 is: 1,702.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864.59 : 2,797.91 = 1,134.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864.59/2,797.91 = 1,134.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864.59x = 2,797.91 × 1,134.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864.59x = 3,174,732.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,174,732.52/1,864.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.64

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