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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864.82, 2,797.72 and 825.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864.82, 2,797.72 and 825.04 is: 1,237.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864.82 : 2,797.72 = 825.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864.82/2,797.72 = 825.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864.82x = 2,797.72 × 825.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864.82x = 2,308,230.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,308,230.91/1,864.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.78

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