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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.50, 2,802.93 and 828.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.50, 2,802.93 and 828.93 is: 1,242.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.50 : 2,802.93 = 828.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.50/2,802.93 = 828.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.50x = 2,802.93 × 828.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.50x = 2,323,432.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,323,432.76/1,869.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.81

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