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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,812.14, 2,718.90 and 838.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,812.14, 2,718.90 and 838.02 is: 1,257.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,812.14 : 2,718.90 = 838.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,812.14/2,718.90 = 838.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,812.14x = 2,718.90 × 838.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,812.14x = 2,278,492.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,278,492.58/1,812.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.35

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