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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,867.23, 2,801.80 and 827.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,867.23, 2,801.80 and 827.94 is: 1,242.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,867.23 : 2,801.80 = 827.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,867.23/2,801.80 = 827.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,867.23x = 2,801.80 × 827.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,867.23x = 2,319,731.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,319,731.37/1,867.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.34

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