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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,873.50, 2,808.93 and 832.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,873.50, 2,808.93 and 832.93 is: 1,248.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,873.50 : 2,808.93 = 832.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,873.50/2,808.93 = 832.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,873.50x = 2,808.93 × 832.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,873.50x = 2,339,642.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,339,642.06/1,873.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.81

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