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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,866.88, 2,800.32 and 826.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,866.88, 2,800.32 and 826.66 is: 1,239.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,866.88 : 2,800.32 = 826.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,866.88/2,800.32 = 826.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,866.88x = 2,800.32 × 826.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,866.88x = 2,314,912.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,314,912.53/1,866.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.99

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