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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,874.59, 2,811.89 and 834.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,874.59, 2,811.89 and 834.33 is: 1,251.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,874.59 : 2,811.89 = 834.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,874.59/2,811.89 = 834.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,874.59x = 2,811.89 × 834.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,874.59x = 2,346,044.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,346,044.18/1,874.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.50

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