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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.72, 2,805.30 and 843

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.72, 2,805.30 and 843 is: 1,264.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.72 : 2,805.30 = 843 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.72/2,805.30 = 843/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.72x = 2,805.30 × 843
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.72x = 2,364,867.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,364,867.90/1,869.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.82

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