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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,812.26, 2,718.24 and 838.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,812.26, 2,718.24 and 838.36 is: 1,257.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,812.26 : 2,718.24 = 838.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,812.26/2,718.24 = 838.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,812.26x = 2,718.24 × 838.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,812.26x = 2,278,863.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,278,863.69/1,812.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.47

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