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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.60, 2,714.39 and 835.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.60, 2,714.39 and 835.57 is: 1,253.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.60 : 2,714.39 = 835.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.60/2,714.39 = 835.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.60x = 2,714.39 × 835.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.60x = 2,268,062.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,268,062.85/1,809.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.35

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