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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,886, 2,829 and 518

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,886, 2,829 and 518 is: 777

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,886 : 2,829 = 518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,886/2,829 = 518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,886x = 2,829 × 518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,886x = 1,465,422
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,422/1,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777

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