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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.16, 2,803.42 and 842.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.16, 2,803.42 and 842.92 is: 1,264.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.16 : 2,803.42 = 842.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.16/2,803.42 = 842.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.16x = 2,803.42 × 842.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.16x = 2,363,058.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,363,058.79/1,869.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.24

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