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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,822.64, 2,732.94 and 848.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,822.64, 2,732.94 and 848.02 is: 1,271.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,822.64 : 2,732.94 = 848.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,822.64/2,732.94 = 848.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,822.64x = 2,732.94 × 848.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,822.64x = 2,317,587.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,317,587.78/1,822.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.56

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