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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.62, 2,719.80 and 838.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.62, 2,719.80 and 838.66 is: 1,257.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.62 : 2,719.80 = 838.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.62/2,719.80 = 838.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.62x = 2,719.80 × 838.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.62x = 2,280,987.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,280,987.47/1,814.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.01

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