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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.78, 2,421.94 and 835.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.78, 2,421.94 and 835.57 is: 1,252.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.78 : 2,421.94 = 835.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.78/2,421.94 = 835.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.78x = 2,421.94 × 835.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.78x = 2,023,700.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,700.41/1,615.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.46

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