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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,819.52, 2,729.52 and 845.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,819.52, 2,729.52 and 845.54 is: 1,268.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,819.52 : 2,729.52 = 845.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,819.52/2,729.52 = 845.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,819.52x = 2,729.52 × 845.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,819.52x = 2,307,918.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,307,918.34/1,819.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.42

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