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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.29, 2,714.51 and 821.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.29, 2,714.51 and 821.99 is: 1,233.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.29 : 2,714.51 = 821.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.29/2,714.51 = 821.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.29x = 2,714.51 × 821.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.29x = 2,231,282.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,282.39/1,809.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.24

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