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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,762.84, 2,640.82 and 837.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,762.84, 2,640.82 and 837.08 is: 1,253.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,762.84 : 2,640.82 = 837.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,762.84/2,640.82 = 837.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,762.84x = 2,640.82 × 837.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,762.84x = 2,210,577.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,210,577.61/1,762.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.99

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