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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.53, 1,811.54 and 838.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.53, 1,811.54 and 838.54 is: 1,254.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.53 : 1,811.54 = 838.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.53/1,811.54 = 838.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.53x = 1,811.54 × 838.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.53x = 1,519,048.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,048.75/1,210.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.86

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