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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,618.08, 2,425.44 and 837.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,618.08, 2,425.44 and 837.12 is: 1,254.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,618.08 : 2,425.44 = 837.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,618.08/2,425.44 = 837.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,618.08x = 2,425.44 × 837.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,618.08x = 2,030,384.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030,384.33/1,618.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.81

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