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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.40, 2,721.96 and 840.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.40, 2,721.96 and 840.78 is: 1,261.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.40 : 2,721.96 = 840.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.40/2,721.96 = 840.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.40x = 2,721.96 × 840.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.40x = 2,288,569.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,288,569.53/1,814.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.34

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