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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,822.29, 2,731.60 and 848.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,822.29, 2,731.60 and 848.46 is: 1,271.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,822.29 : 2,731.60 = 848.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,822.29/2,731.60 = 848.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,822.29x = 2,731.60 × 848.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,822.29x = 2,317,653.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,317,653.34/1,822.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.84

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