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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,885.98, 2,828.90 and 845.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,885.98, 2,828.90 and 845.70 is: 1,268.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,885.98 : 2,828.90 = 845.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,885.98/2,828.90 = 845.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,885.98x = 2,828.90 × 845.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,885.98x = 2,392,400.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,400.73/1,885.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.52

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