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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,897.46, 2,846.53 and 857.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,897.46, 2,846.53 and 857.95 is: 1,287.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,897.46 : 2,846.53 = 857.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,897.46/2,846.53 = 857.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,897.46x = 2,846.53 × 857.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,897.46x = 2,442,166.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,442,166.88/1,897.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.07

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