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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,865.07, 2,795.72 and 825.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,865.07, 2,795.72 and 825.62 is: 1,237.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,865.07 : 2,795.72 = 825.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,865.07/2,795.72 = 825.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,865.07x = 2,795.72 × 825.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,865.07x = 2,308,184.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,308,184.24/1,865.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.59

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