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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,816.72, 2,723.16 and 842

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,816.72, 2,723.16 and 842 is: 1,262.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,816.72 : 2,723.16 = 842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,816.72/2,723.16 = 842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,816.72x = 2,723.16 × 842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,816.72x = 2,292,900.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292,900.72/1,816.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.11

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