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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,868.46, 2,802.38 and 534.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,868.46, 2,802.38 and 534.16 is: 801.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,868.46 : 2,802.38 = 534.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,868.46/2,802.38 = 534.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,868.46x = 2,802.38 × 534.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,868.46x = 1,496,916.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,916.63/1,868.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.15

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