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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,866.31, 2,799.50 and 1,130.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,866.31, 2,799.50 and 1,130.90 is: 1,696.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,866.31 : 2,799.50 = 1,130.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,866.31/2,799.50 = 1,130.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,866.31x = 2,799.50 × 1,130.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,866.31x = 3,165,934.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,165,934.90/1,866.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.36

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