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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,887.05, 2,828.50 and 845.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,887.05, 2,828.50 and 845.95 is: 1,267.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,887.05 : 2,828.50 = 845.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,887.05/2,828.50 = 845.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,887.05x = 2,828.50 × 845.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,887.05x = 2,392,769.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,769.58/1,887.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.99

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