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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,810.62, 2,715.12 and 837

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,810.62, 2,715.12 and 837 is: 1,255.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,810.62 : 2,715.12 = 837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,810.62/2,715.12 = 837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,810.62x = 2,715.12 × 837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,810.62x = 2,272,555.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,272,555.44/1,810.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.13

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