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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.74, 2,426.42 and 837.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.74, 2,426.42 and 837.30 is: 1,255.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.74 : 2,426.42 = 837.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.74/2,426.42 = 837.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.74x = 2,426.42 × 837.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.74x = 2,031,652.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,031,652.66/1,617.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.86

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