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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,813.48, 2,718.12 and 837.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,813.48, 2,718.12 and 837.54 is: 1,255.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,813.48 : 2,718.12 = 837.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,813.48/2,718.12 = 837.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,813.48x = 2,718.12 × 837.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,813.48x = 2,276,534.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,276,534.22/1,813.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.34

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