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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,812.54, 2,720.44 and 839.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,812.54, 2,720.44 and 839.20 is: 1,259.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,812.54 : 2,720.44 = 839.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,812.54/2,720.44 = 839.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,812.54x = 2,720.44 × 839.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,812.54x = 2,282,993.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,282,993.25/1,812.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.55

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