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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,822.82, 2,732.58 and 848.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,822.82, 2,732.58 and 848.39 is: 1,271.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,822.82 : 2,732.58 = 848.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,822.82/2,732.58 = 848.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,822.82x = 2,732.58 × 848.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,822.82x = 2,318,279.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,318,279.88/1,822.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.81

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