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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.02, 2,718.94 and 838.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.02, 2,718.94 and 838.07 is: 1,256.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.02 : 2,718.94 = 838.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.02/2,718.94 = 838.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.02x = 2,718.94 × 838.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.02x = 2,278,644.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,278,644.26/1,814.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.13

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