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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.40, 2,714.99 and 835.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.40, 2,714.99 and 835.45 is: 1,252.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.40 : 2,714.99 = 835.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.40/2,714.99 = 835.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.40x = 2,714.99 × 835.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.40x = 2,268,238.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,268,238.40/1,811.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.20

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