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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,866.48, 2,800.34 and 826.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,866.48, 2,800.34 and 826.34 is: 1,239.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,866.48 : 2,800.34 = 826.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,866.48/2,800.34 = 826.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,866.48x = 2,800.34 × 826.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,866.48x = 2,314,017.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,314,017.92/1,866.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.78

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