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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,702.89, 2,554.47 and 837

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,702.89, 2,554.47 and 837 is: 1,255.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,702.89 : 2,554.47 = 837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,702.89/2,554.47 = 837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,702.89x = 2,554.47 × 837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,702.89x = 2,138,091.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,091.39/1,702.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.57

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