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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,816.61, 2,723.99 and 843.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,816.61, 2,723.99 and 843.39 is: 1,264.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,816.61 : 2,723.99 = 843.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,816.61/2,723.99 = 843.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,816.61x = 2,723.99 × 843.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,816.61x = 2,297,381.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,297,381.71/1,816.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.66

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