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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.48, 2,638.14 and 834.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.48, 2,638.14 and 834.46 is: 1,251.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.48 : 2,638.14 = 834.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.48/2,638.14 = 834.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.48x = 2,638.14 × 834.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.48x = 2,201,422.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201,422.30/1,759.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.18

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