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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,812.96, 2,716.98 and 836.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,812.96, 2,716.98 and 836.94 is: 1,254.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,812.96 : 2,716.98 = 836.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,812.96/2,716.98 = 836.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,812.96x = 2,716.98 × 836.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,812.96x = 2,273,949.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,273,949.24/1,812.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.27

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