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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.55, 2,716.38 and 836.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.55, 2,716.38 and 836.82 is: 1,254.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.55 : 2,716.38 = 836.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.55/2,716.38 = 836.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.55x = 2,716.38 × 836.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.55x = 2,273,121.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,273,121.11/1,811.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.79

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