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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.03, 2,425.41 and 837

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.03, 2,425.41 and 837 is: 1,255.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.03 : 2,425.41 = 837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.03/2,425.41 = 837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.03x = 2,425.41 × 837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.03x = 2,030,068.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030,068.17/1,617.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.43

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