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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,865.88, 2,798.82 and 825.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,865.88, 2,798.82 and 825.66 is: 1,238.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,865.88 : 2,798.82 = 825.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,865.88/2,798.82 = 825.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,865.88x = 2,798.82 × 825.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,865.88x = 2,310,873.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,310,873.72/1,865.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.49

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