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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.84, 2,722.62 and 840.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.84, 2,722.62 and 840.32 is: 1,260.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.84 : 2,722.62 = 840.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.84/2,722.62 = 840.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.84x = 2,722.62 × 840.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.84x = 2,287,872.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,287,872.04/1,814.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.65

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