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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,618.74, 2,427.92 and 838.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,618.74, 2,427.92 and 838.30 is: 1,257.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,618.74 : 2,427.92 = 838.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,618.74/2,427.92 = 838.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,618.74x = 2,427.92 × 838.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,618.74x = 2,035,325.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,035,325.34/1,618.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.35

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