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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,865.29, 2,797.87 and 754.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,865.29, 2,797.87 and 754.39 is: 1,131.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,865.29 : 2,797.87 = 754.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,865.29/2,797.87 = 754.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,865.29x = 2,797.87 × 754.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,865.29x = 2,110,676.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,110,676.27/1,865.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.56

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