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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,812.61, 2,718.36 and 923.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,812.61, 2,718.36 and 923.54 is: 1,385.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,812.61 : 2,718.36 = 923.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,812.61/2,718.36 = 923.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,812.61x = 2,718.36 × 923.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,812.61x = 2,510,500.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,510,500.60/1,812.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.02

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