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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,865.46, 2,795.14 and 1,132.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,865.46, 2,795.14 and 1,132.82 is: 1,697.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,865.46 : 2,795.14 = 1,132.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,865.46/2,795.14 = 1,132.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,865.46x = 2,795.14 × 1,132.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,865.46x = 3,166,388.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,166,388.42/1,865.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.37

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