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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,872.09, 2,808.44 and 832.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,872.09, 2,808.44 and 832.45 is: 1,248.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,872.09 : 2,808.44 = 832.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,872.09/2,808.44 = 832.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,872.09x = 2,808.44 × 832.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,872.09x = 2,337,885.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,337,885.88/1,872.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.81

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