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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,907.58, 2,860.83 and 867

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,907.58, 2,860.83 and 867 is: 1,300.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,907.58 : 2,860.83 = 867 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,907.58/2,860.83 = 867/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,907.58x = 2,860.83 × 867
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,907.58x = 2,480,339.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,480,339.61/1,907.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.25

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