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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,904.58, 2,856.33 and 864

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,904.58, 2,856.33 and 864 is: 1,295.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,904.58 : 2,856.33 = 864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,904.58/2,856.33 = 864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,904.58x = 2,856.33 × 864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,904.58x = 2,467,869.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,467,869.12/1,904.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.76

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