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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,618.77, 2,427.96 and 838.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,618.77, 2,427.96 and 838.34 is: 1,257.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,618.77 : 2,427.96 = 838.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,618.77/2,427.96 = 838.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,618.77x = 2,427.96 × 838.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,618.77x = 2,035,455.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,035,455.99/1,618.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.41

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