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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,702.42, 2,554.85 and 837.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,702.42, 2,554.85 and 837.34 is: 1,256.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,702.42 : 2,554.85 = 837.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,702.42/2,554.85 = 837.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,702.42x = 2,554.85 × 837.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,702.42x = 2,139,273.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,139,273.91/1,702.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.61

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