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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,872.08, 2,809.33 and 832.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,872.08, 2,809.33 and 832.34 is: 1,249.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,872.08 : 2,809.33 = 832.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,872.08/2,809.33 = 832.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,872.08x = 2,809.33 × 832.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,872.08x = 2,338,327.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,338,327.36/1,872.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.05

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