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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.58, 2,716.98 and 837.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.58, 2,716.98 and 837.54 is: 1,256.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.58 : 2,716.98 = 837.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.58/2,716.98 = 837.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.58x = 2,716.98 × 837.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.58x = 2,275,579.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,275,579.43/1,811.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.13

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