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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.91, 2,722.36 and 840.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.91, 2,722.36 and 840.88 is: 1,261.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.91 : 2,722.36 = 840.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.91/2,722.36 = 840.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.91x = 2,722.36 × 840.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.91x = 2,289,178.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289,178.08/1,814.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.32

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