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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,819.93, 2,729.90 and 845.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,819.93, 2,729.90 and 845.50 is: 1,268.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,819.93 : 2,729.90 = 845.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,819.93/2,729.90 = 845.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,819.93x = 2,729.90 × 845.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,819.93x = 2,308,130.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,308,130.45/1,819.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.25

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