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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,823.55, 2,734.64 and 848.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,823.55, 2,734.64 and 848.97 is: 1,273.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,823.55 : 2,734.64 = 848.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,823.55/2,734.64 = 848.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,823.55x = 2,734.64 × 848.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,823.55x = 2,321,627.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,321,627.32/1,823.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.14

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