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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869, 2,804.70 and 843

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869, 2,804.70 and 843 is: 1,265.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869 : 2,804.70 = 843 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869/2,804.70 = 843/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869x = 2,804.70 × 843
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869x = 2,364,362.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,364,362.10/1,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.04

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