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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.26, 2,422.84 and 834.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.26, 2,422.84 and 834.82 is: 1,252.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.26 : 2,422.84 = 834.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.26/2,422.84 = 834.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.26x = 2,422.84 × 834.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.26x = 2,022,635.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,635.29/1,614.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.98

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