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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.83, 2,722.59 and 840.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.83, 2,722.59 and 840.94 is: 1,261.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.83 : 2,722.59 = 840.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.83/2,722.59 = 840.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.83x = 2,722.59 × 840.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.83x = 2,289,528.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289,528.03/1,814.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.57

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